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Noah
NOH-uh
Noah (name) means a figure in Abrahamic religious tradition said to have built an ark to survive a great flood. Example: “The story of Noah and the ark appears in the Book of Genesis.”
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A figure in Abrahamic religious tradition said to have built an ark to survive a great flood.
"The story of Noah and the ark appears in the Book of Genesis."
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A popular given name of Hebrew origin.
"Easy to account for those trends - but what of post-Vietnam America and its generation of little Noahs? Were we expecting a flood momentarily?"
— Erica Jong, Parachutes & Kisses (1984)
"Noah has been one of the most common baby names in recent years."
How to use Noah
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA biblical name, now one of the most common modern first names for boys.
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Etymology
From the Biblical Hebrew name נֹחַ (Nóakh).
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What does “Noah” mean?
The word “Noah” means a figure in Abrahamic religious tradition said to have built an ark to survive a great flood. In plain terms, a biblical name, now one of the most common modern first names for boys.
How do you pronounce “Noah”?
“Noah” is pronounced NOH-uh (/ˈnoʊə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Noah” in a sentence?
Here is “Noah” used in a sentence: “The story of Noah and the ark appears in the Book of Genesis.”
What part of speech is “Noah”?
“Noah” is a name.
Where does the word “Noah” come from?
The word “Noah” comes from Hebrew. From the Biblical Hebrew name נֹחַ (Nóakh).
Is “Noah” a common word?
“Noah” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Noah” have?
“Noah” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a figure in Abrahamic religious tradition said to have built an ark to survive a great flood.
What is Noah's Ark?
Noah's Ark is the large vessel that, in Abrahamic tradition, Noah is said to have built to survive a great flood. The phrase "Noah's Ark" is now also used more generally to describe a boat or place crammed with many different animals.
Is Noah a biblical name?
Yes. Noah is the name of the ark-builder in Abrahamic tradition and is also a popular given name of Hebrew origin. Its religious heritage is part of why it is so widely chosen today.
Where does the name Noah come from?
Noah is a given name of Hebrew origin. It is strongly associated with the figure in Abrahamic tradition who built an ark to survive a great flood, which has helped make it a lasting and popular choice.
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