Muslim boy name
Nuh: name meaning
نوح
“Rest, comfort”
BoyGender
Hebrew / ArabicOrigin
YesIn the Qur'an
The Prophet Nuh (Noah). A surah bears his name.
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged giving children good names with good meanings, and changed names whose meanings were bad. Many families also follow the sunnah of the aqiqah on the seventh day, when the baby is named.
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Questions
What does Nuh mean?
Nuh (نوح) means "Rest, comfort". It is a Hebrew / Arabic name for a boy.
Is Nuh a Muslim name?
Yes. Nuh is used by Muslims around the world. The Prophet Nuh (Noah). A surah bears his name.
Is Nuh mentioned in the Qur'an?
Yes. The Prophet Nuh (Noah). A surah bears his name.