Boy name
Nuh name meaning
“rest, repose; the prophet Noah's name”
Nuh means rest or repose and is the name of the prophet Noah. It reached Turkish through Arabic Nūḥ and ultimately goes back to Hebrew Nōaḥ. Used for boys in Türkiye, the name has a concrete association with Noah's ark, a familiar image in literature and visual art.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Nuh mean?
Rest, repose; the prophet Noah's name
In Turkish: dinlenme, huzur; Nuh peygamberin adı
Nuh is the Turkish name of Noah, the prophet associated with the flood and the ark. He is named in the Quran, which also has a chapter bearing his name. Turkish expressions referring to his ark and flood make these narratives more immediately recognizable than the name's older meaning of rest.
How popular is Nuh?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 1provinces
Where is Nuh in the top 30?
1 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Nuh
Nuh entered Turkish through Arabic Nūḥ. It ultimately corresponds to Hebrew Nōaḥ, traditionally connected with a root expressing rest or repose.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic, Hebrew |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran, Names of prophets |
| Is Nuh in the Quran? | Yes, as a name · نوح · 71:1, 11:36Nuh is a prophet named in the Quran; the sura bearing his name opens with his commission to warn his people. |
| Starts with | N · Nu |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Nuh
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Nuh Şafak
Meaning of each name
- Nuh: rest, repose; the prophet Noah's name
- Şafak: the first light appearing before sunrise
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Adem Nuh
Meaning of each name
- Adem: human being; humankind
- Nuh: rest, repose; the prophet Noah's name
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Nuh Bican
Meaning of each name
- Nuh: rest, repose; the prophet Noah's name
- Bican: lifeless; having relinquished the self
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Talha Nuh
Meaning of each name
- Talha: a thorny tree, commonly identified as acacia
- Nuh: rest, repose; the prophet Noah's name
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Nuh Zülküf
Meaning of each name
- Nuh: rest, repose; the prophet Noah's name
- Zülküf: possessor of a share or responsibility
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Celaleddin Nuh
Meaning of each name
- Celaleddin: majesty or glory of the faith
- Nuh: rest, repose; the prophet Noah's name
How to pronounce Nuh
| Syllables | 1 · 3 letters · 3-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nuh/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | نوح |
Is Nuh a boy’s name?
Yes, Nuh is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Nuh appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Nuh
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
- Selami♂Relating to greetings, peace or well-being
Famous people named Nuh
- Nuh Arslantaş · b. 1972
- Nuh Köklü · b. 1968
- Nuh Bolat · b. 2002
- Nuh Gönültaş · b. 1966
- Nuh Mehmet Kaşıkçı · b. 1930
- Nuh Mete Yüksel · b. 1947
- Nuh Naci Yazgan · b. 1885
- Nuh Zafer Cantürk · b. 1964
- Nuh Aşkın
- Nuh Ataş
- Nuh Ateş · b. 1948
- Nuh Aydın
FAQ about the name Nuh
What is the meaning of Nuh?
Nuh means “rest, repose; the prophet Noah's name”. Nuh entered Turkish through Arabic Nūḥ. It ultimately corresponds to Hebrew Nōaḥ, traditionally connected with a root expressing rest or repose.
Is Nuh a boy’s name?
Yes, Nuh is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Nuh in the Quran?
Yes, as a name. Nuh is a prophet named in the Quran; the sura bearing his name opens with his commission to warn his people. (e.g.: 71:1, 11:36)
What is the origin of the name Nuh?
Nuh is of Arabic and Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Nuh have?
Nuh has 1 syllable and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Nuh?
Nuh appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Nuh?
Some ideas: Nuh Şafak; Adem Nuh; Nuh Bican.
Famous people named Nuh?
Notable people named Nuh include Nuh Arslantaş, Nuh Köklü, Nuh Bolat.
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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