Νώε
Nóe/ˈno.e/masculine
Noah is a male given name in Greek, primarily expressed as Νώε (Nóe). Wiktionary also lists Nώτζος (Nótzos).
Meaning: male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Νώε | Nóe | /ˈno.e/ | masculine |
| Nώτζος | Nótzos | masculine |
The name is used as a masculine given name.
Which one should you use?
The formal way to say "Noah" in Greek is Νώε. Nώτζος is another masculine form of the name.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is Nóe. It has two syllables, and the stress is on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- The name Νώε is quite rare as a modern first name for newborns in Greece compared to its popularity in English-speaking countries.
- The name Νώε traces its roots back to the Hebrew name נֹחַ, meaning 'rest' or 'comfort'.
- The spelling of Νώτζος utilizes the letter 'τζ', which produces a 'dz' sound that is absent in the original Hebrew name.
Examples in context
- Νώε, είσαι ευπρόσδεκτος εδώ.Noah, you are welcome here.
- Νόα, τι κάνεις σήμερα;Noah, what are you doing today?
- Νόα, έκανες εξαιρετική δουλειά!Noah, you did an excellent job!
- Ο Νώε δουλεύει στη βιβλιοθήκη.O Nōe doulévei sti vivliothíki.Noah works at the library.
- Μας είπαν ότι ο Νώε έρχεται μαζί μας.Mas eípan óti o Nōe érchetai mazí mas.They told us that Noah is coming with us.
Example conversation
Maria and Nikos are talking about a mutual friend at a cafe.
- Μαρία MariaΝίκο, είδες τον Νώε σήμερα;Níko, eídes ton Nōe símera;Nikos, did you see Noah today?
- Νίκος NikosΌχι, Μαρία, δεν τον είδα.Óchi, María, den ton eída.No, Maria, I didn't see him.
- Μαρία MariaΕίπε ότι θα έρθει αργότερα.Eípe óti tha érthei argótéra.He said that he will come later.
- Νίκος NikosΤότε θα περιμένουμε τον Νώε.Tóte tha periménoume ton Nōe.Then we will wait for Noah.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “noah” translations and entries Νώε, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Νώε, CC BY-SA 4.0.
