Meaning
Arabic form of Noah alayhis salam
Historical association; not a literal meaning
- Origin / language
- Arabic; Quranic personal name
- Alternate spellings
- Nooh
- Islamic / Qur’anic association
- Prophet / Qur'anic figure
- Name type
- Single given name
- Category
- Prophets and Quranic figures
Connection: Named person · Quran reference 6:84
Read the linked verse for the Quranic connection. The meaning and spelling notes explain the name itself; a word in the Quran is not necessarily the name of a person mentioned there.
Historical context · Prophet named in the Quran
Nuh (Noah) alayhis salam
Surah Nuh alayhis salam describes Nuh alayhis salam being sent to his people. His account of calling them night and day supplies the narrative context, without turning patience into an asserted literal translation of Nuh alayhis salam.
Historical context and name meaning are shown separately.
Historical references
Context checked: 2026-10-25
Sources
Meaning checked against the listed source.
Entry reviewed: 2026-10-25
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