♂ Name Noah – repose

Origin:	Hebrew
Meaning:	rest, repose, comfort, movement, motion
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The name Noah has its roots in Hebrew. The masculine name means “rest,” “repose,” and “comfort,” while the feminine name means “movement” or “motion.”

Where does the name Noah come from?

Noah is a biblical boy’s name and a form of the Hebrew name Noach (נֹחַ), the builder of the Ark during the Great Flood. His sons are called Japheth, Shem, and Ham. The feminine name Noah is derived from the Hebrew name No’ah (נֹעָה), a daughter of Zelophehad in the Old Testament.

What does the name Noah mean?

The boy’s name Noah means “rest,” “repose,” and “comfort.” The girl’s name Noah means “movement” or “motion.”

Word composition

• Hebrew נָח (nákh) = to rest
• Hebrew נוֹחַ (nóakh) = comfortable
• Hebrew נֹעָה (no’ah) = movement, motion

Varieties of the name Noah

Even though Noah is a unisex name, it is commonly used as a boy’s name. If you want to name your son Noah, it could be nice to pair the name with another Bible-associated middle name. Examples of possible middle names include Noah Joshua, Noah Samuel, Noah Daniel, Noah Adam, Noah Isaac, Noah Caleb, or Noah Isaiah.

Pronunciation of Noah

Famous people with this name

• South African comedian Trevor Noah (born 1984) started his career in 2002. The performer migrated to the United States and soon became a star on shows like The Daily Show. His comedic work now includes many stand-up tours, TV shows, films, and an autobiography. Trevor Noah was listed among Time magazine's "100 most influential people in the world" in 2018.
• Noah Schnapp is an American actor who rose to fame in the Netflix series Stranger Things (since 2016), where he plays the role of Will Byers. He was born in 2004 and started his career as a child actor in the Steven Spielberg film Bridge of Spies in 2015.
• Hollywood actress Megan Fox and her ex-husband Brian Austin Green named their son Noah Shannon Green (born 2012).
• A female example of the name Noah is Noah Cyrus, an American singer-songwriter, actress, and member of the famous Cyrus family. She follows in the footsteps of her very popular older sister Miley Cyrus and has released her own music. She also appeared in the TV show Hannah Montana.
• Noah Timothy Beck (born 2001) is an American football player and TikTok star. He played midfield for the team Portland Pilots.
• Sportswise, Noah Syndergaard is a well-known bearer of the name. The baseball pitcher from Texas played for the New York Mets from 2015 to 2021. His nickname is "Thor".

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Author: Jelka Batteiger

Last updated: 3/29/2026