نوح
Nūḥ
Noah is نوح (Nūḥ) in Arabic.
نوح is a male given name.
Meaning: male given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
Nūḥ
When do people say it?
The name نوح refers to the prophet Noah in Islamic tradition.
Did you know?
- The word نوح is related to the native Arabic root ن و خ, which can refer to the act of a camel kneeling down.
- In Arabic grammar, نوح is a 'diptote' (ممنوع من الصرف), meaning it does not take the standard tanwin nunation mark at the end of the word.
- While نوح is a revered prophetic name, it is relatively rare as a first name for babies in modern Arab countries compared to names like محمد or أحمد.
Examples in context
- أشكركم جميعًا على حضوركم، وخصوصًا السيد نوح.I thank you all for your presence, especially Mr. Noah.
- ما رأيك في الرحلة، يا نوح؟What do you think of the trip, Noah?
- هذا هو نوح.hadha huwa nuh.This is Noah.
- هل تعرف نوح؟hal ta'rif nuh?Do you know Noah?
- أنا أتحدث مع نوح.ana atahaddath ma'a nuh.I am talking with Noah.
Example conversation
Layla and Yusuf are discussing their friends at a cafe.
- ليلى Laylaأين نوح اليوم؟ayna nuh al-yawm?Where is Noah today?
- يوسف Youssefنوح في العمل الآن.nuh fil-'amal al-an.Noah is at work now.
- ليلى Laylaهل يذهب نوح إلى النادي؟hal yadhhab nuh ila an-nadi?Does Noah go to the club?
- يوسف Youssefنعم، نوح يذهب دائماً.na'am, nuh yadhhab da'iman.Yes, Noah always goes.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries نوح, CC BY-SA 4.0.
