Nuh
Nuh is a Muslim boy name of Arabic (Quranic name of Noah) origin, meaning “The Prophet Noah”.
| Meaning | The Prophet Noah |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic (Quranic name of Noah) |
| Written as | نوح |
| Pronunciation | NOOH |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Nuh
Nuh is Nūḥ, the Arabic name of the Prophet Noah. Islamic tradition counts him among the five messengers of firm resolve, the ulū al-ʿazm. The Quran relates that he called his people to God for nine hundred and fifty years and was saved with the believers aboard the Ark, and Surah 71 bears his name. Turkish keeps the form Nuh, while Hausa speakers say Nuhu.
Is Nuh a Muslim name?
Nuh is the name the Quran gives to the Prophet Noah: 'Indeed, We sent Noah (Nūḥ) to his people' (Quran 71:1).
How popular is Nuh?
Nuh is used across the Muslim world, especially in Turkey, Arab countries and West Africa.
Gifts with the name Nuh
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Nuh
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nuh mean?
Nuh means 'The Prophet Noah'. It is of Arabic (Quranic name of Noah) origin.
Is Nuh a Muslim name?
Nuh is the name the Quran gives to the Prophet Noah: 'Indeed, We sent Noah (Nūḥ) to his people' (Quran 71:1).
How do you pronounce Nuh?
Nuh is pronounced NOOH.
Is Nuh a boy or girl name?
Nuh is usually a boy name.