Boy name
Noah name meaning
“rest; repose”
Noah means rest or repose. Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it is the international, especially English, spelling of Hebrew Nōaḥ, associated with a root meaning to rest. Its concrete narrative association is the figure of Noah and the ark in the story of the flood.
What does Noah mean?
Rest; repose
In Turkish: dinlenme, huzur bulma
Noah is a form of the name of the prophet known in Turkish as Nuh. The flood and ark narratives are its principal historical and religious associations. Noah and Nuh refer to the same figure, although their spellings and pronunciation reflect different transmission traditions.
Origin of the name Noah
Noah is an international, especially English, spelling of Hebrew Nōaḥ. The name is associated with a Hebrew root meaning rest or repose.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Noah
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /noah/ |
Is Noah a boy’s name?
Yes, Noah is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Noah does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Noah
Names with related meanings
- Süleyman♂A name associated with peace and well-being
- Selim♂Sound, unharmed
- Barış♂Peace, reconciliation, and harmony
- Sefa♂Ease of mind
- Rıza♂Consent
- Aram♂Calm, peaceful, tranquil
- Kâzım♂One who restrains anger
- Hilmi♂Relating to forbearance and gentleness
- Salim♂Healthy, safe, unharmed
- Selman♂Safe, sound, unharmed
- Tekin♂Prince
- Nuh♂Rest, repose
FAQ about the name Noah
What is the meaning of Noah?
Noah means “rest; repose”. Noah is an international, especially English, spelling of Hebrew Nōaḥ. The name is associated with a Hebrew root meaning rest or repose.
Is Noah a boy’s name?
Yes, Noah is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Noah in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Noah nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Noah?
Noah is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Noah have?
Noah has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Noah?
Noah does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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