Boy's name · Prophet in the Quran
Nuh: meaning and origin
نوح- Meaning
- Name of the prophet Nuh (Noah); a non-Arabic name, usually explained as rest or comfort
- Arabic
- نوح
- Say it
- NOOH (long oo, soft h)
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Prophet in the Quran
- Also spelled
- Nooh, Noah
- Source
- Quran 71:1
About the prophet
Called his people to Allah for 950 years and built the Ark (Quran 29:14, 11:37-48). Surah 71 carries his name.
إِنَّآ أَرْسَلْنَا نُوحًا إِلَىٰ قَوْمِهِۦٓ أَنْ أَنذِرْ قَوْمَكَ مِن قَبْلِ أَن يَأْتِيَهُمْ عَذَابٌ أَلِيمٌۭ
Surah Nooh, 71:1 · Read it with translation and audio
Read the full story in our Nuh profile.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nuh mean?
Name of the prophet Nuh (Noah); a non-Arabic name, usually explained as rest or comfort.
How do you pronounce Nuh?
Say it as NOOH (long oo, soft h); capitals mark the stressed syllable. In Arabic it is written نوح.
Is Nuh in the Quran?
Yes. Prophet Nuh is named in the Quran, for example in Surah Nooh (71:1).
Is Nuh a boy's or girl's name?
Nuh is a boy's name.
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