Noah

Noah Meaning & Origin

About Noah
The surname Noah is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the biblical name Noah, meaning "rest" or "comfort." It is a significant name in the Old Testament, as Noah was the righteous man chosen by God to build an ark and survive the great flood. The surname Noah is often associated with qualities such as peace, tranquility, and protection, reflecting the biblical narrative and the character of Noah himself.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Noah is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Noah: 5,332
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6384
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.81

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Noah based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Noah is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
N
🔊 Soundex
N000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N OW1 AH0
🌐 IPA
/noʊə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('N', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Noah in Braille

Here's how to represent Noah in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Noah in braille

How to sign the name Noah using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Noah using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Noah in sign language

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