Boy name
Nuh name meaning
“rest, consolation”
Nuh is a masculine name meaning rest or consolation, used as the Arabic form of the Hebrew name Noah. The Hebrew source is associated with rest. The name is also known through the prophet Noah, connecting the Arabic form Nuh with its Hebrew source name.
What does Nuh mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Nuh
Nuh is the Arabic form of Hebrew Noah, associated with rest. It is known through the prophet Noah.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic, Hebrew |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic, Christian |
| In Islamic history | The 25 Prophets |
| Starts with | N · Nu |
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Nuh in Islam and the Quran
Nuh appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS Hud [11]: 32 and QS Nuh [71]: 1.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Nuh
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Nuh, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Nuh: rest, consolation
- Fairus: turquoise gemstone
- Miftahul: the key of
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Meaning of each word
- Nuh: rest, consolation
- Syuaib: the name of the prophet Shu‘ayb
- Haq: truth, that which is right
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Nuh Akram
Meaning of each word
- Nuh: rest, consolation
- Akram: more noble, more generous
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Meaning of each word
- Opik: help in achieving good
- Nuh: rest, consolation
- Fathor: opening, victory
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Nuh Gulam
Meaning of each word
- Nuh: rest, consolation
- Gulam: boy, young man
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Meaning of each word
- Nuh: rest, consolation
- Sali: consoled; free from sorrow
- Taqwa: God-consciousness and devotion
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How to pronounce Nuh
| Syllables | 1 · 3 letters · 3-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nuh/ |
| Arabic script | نوح |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦸꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮥᮂ |
Is Nuh a boy’s name?
Yes, Nuh is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 85% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Nuh ranks #1,309 among boy names in our data sample (15 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Nuh
Names with related meanings
- Santoso♂Secure, steadfast, prosperous
- Slamet♂Safe, free from danger
- Susanto♂Deeply calm, peaceful
- Widodo♂Safe, free from harm
- Halim♂Forbearing, gentle, slow to anger
- Sulaiman♂Associated with peace
- Ferry♂Peaceful protector
- Basuki♂Safe and prosperous
- Santosa♂Steadfast, tranquil
- Anas♂Companionship, friendly ease
- Raharjo♂Safe, peaceful, prosperous
- Rahardjo♂Safe, peaceful, prosperous
Famous people named Nuh
- Moh. Nuh Siregar
- Nuh Nuh Nurlia · b. 1967
- Raden Nuh · b. 1969
FAQ about the name Nuh
What is the meaning of Nuh?
Nuh means rest, consolation. Nuh is the Arabic form of Hebrew Noah, associated with rest. It is known through the prophet Noah.
Is Nuh a boy’s name?
Yes, Nuh is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 85% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Nuh?
Nuh is of Arabic and Hebrew origin.
Is the name Nuh in the Quran?
Nuh appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS Hud [11]: 32 and QS Nuh [71]: 1.
How many syllables does Nuh have?
Nuh has 1 syllable (Nuh) and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Nuh?
Nuh ranks #1,309 among boy names in our data sample (15 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Nuh?
Some ideas: Nuh Fairus Miftahul; Nuh Syuaib Haq; Nuh Akram.
Famous people named Nuh?
Notable people named Nuh include Moh. Nuh Siregar, Nuh Nuh Nurlia, Raden Nuh.
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