Noah
[ˈnoːaː]masculine
Noah is the German form of the male given name Noah.
The name is a masculine given name used to identify a male individual.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Did you know?
- While Noah is a top name for boys in Germany, it is historically linked to the word Noach in older German biblical texts and Luther's translation of the Bible.
- In German, the biblical story of the ark is often referred to as die Arche Noah, where the name acts as a modifier for the vessel itself.
- Unlike names like Peter or Paul, Noah does not have a common German diminutive or nickname, and is almost always used in its full form.
Examples in context
- Wie viele Tiere jeder Art nahm Noah mit in die Arche?How many animals of each kind did Noah bring on the ark?This sentence uses Noah in a question regarding the biblical story of the ark.Tatoeba #6967091 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #5759850 by Hybrid
- Noah war in seiner Generation ein gerechter und vollkommener Mann, er wandelte mit Gott.Noah was a just and perfect man in his generation, he walked with God.This sentence uses Noah to describe the character's qualities in a biblical context.Tatoeba #10651973 by carlosalberto, translation #7948917 by carlosalberto
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a new baby.
- FelixWie heißt der kleine Junge?What is the little boy's name?
- SarahEr heißt Noah.His name is Noah.
- FelixIst Noah dein Sohn?Is Noah your son?
- SarahJa, er ist mein Sohn.Yes, he is my son.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “noah” translations and entries Noah, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
