What is the meaning of the Islamic name Nuh (نُوح)?

The Islamic name Nuh (نُوح) means "Comforter, Rest, Steadfast Prophet". It is of Arabic origin and is suitable for a Muslim boy.

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Origin: Arabic

نُوح

Nuh

Transliteration: Nūḥ • Pronounced: (Nooh)

Name Meaning

"Comforter, Rest, Steadfast Prophet"

Prominent Regional Familiarity:

South AsiaMiddle East / GulfSoutheast AsiaTürkiyeWestern Communities

Naming Tradition:

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Associated Countries & Lineage:

IndiaPakistanBangladeshSaudi ArabiaUAEKuwaitQatarOmanBahrainIndonesiaMalaysiaTürkiyeUKUSACanadaAustralia

The noble name of Prophet Nuh (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ), builder of the Ark.

Primary Quranic / Hadith Source: Quran (Surah Nuh 71:1)

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