Nooh

A Quranic Name for Boys

Nooh is variant of Nuh and has the exact same meaning and pronunciation (see below for full meaning). You can use either Nooh or Nuh, both are correct and acceptable. If you like this variant more and you'd like to pronounce it the way it is spelled (different than the original name), this is perfectly acceptable. For more details please see the main entry at: Nuh.

Full Meaning of Nooh

Nooh is a direct Quranic name for boys that refers to one of the prophets mentioned in the Quran, peace be upon him. Nooh is known as Noah in the English-speaking world. The meaning of Nooh is not known for certain. According to the Bible it means “rest”, “freedom from worry”. Nooh is mentioned about 43 times in the Quran.

Allah did choose Adam and Noah, the family of Abraham, and the family of ‘Imran above all people. (Quran 3:33)