How to Say “Noah” in Latin

Noe
[ˈnoː.eː]
The English name Noah is translated into Latin as Noe.
The phrase is used as a male given name.
Meaning: male given name (name)

Which one should you use?

The most common formal form is Noe, but Noachus is another formal option used less frequently.

Is it said differently in some regions?

In Medieval Latin, you may encounter the alternative form Noas.

Did you know?

  • In Latin, Noe is an indeclinable noun, meaning it does not change its ending to show its role in a sentence, unlike most Latin names.
  • While the name 'Noah' is originally Semitic, the Latin Noe is actually a phonetic way of writing the Greek form 'Nôe'.
  • The form Noachus was often used in Latin poetry to allow the name to fit the strict rhythmic meters of the verse.

Examples in context

  • Noe vero invenit gratiam coram Domino.
    But Noah found grace before the Lord.
    This sentence shows the use of Noe regarding finding grace before the Lord.
    Tatoeba #7948860 by carlosalberto, translation #7948871 by carlosalberto
  • Fecit ergo Noe omnia, quæ præceperat illi Deus, sic fecit.
    And Noah did all things which God commanded him.
    This sentence demonstrates Noe in the context of doing what was commanded by God.
    Tatoeba #7952379 by carlosalberto, translation #7952382 by carlosalberto
  • Eratque Noe sescentorum annorum, quando diluvii aquæ inundaverunt super terram.
    And Noah was six hundred years old when the waters of the flood overflowed the earth.
    This sentence shows Noe in relation to his age during the flood.
    Tatoeba #7952454 by carlosalberto, translation #7952468 by carlosalberto
  • 24 more sentences on Tatoeba

Example conversation

Quintus and Lucia are discussing a biblical story.

  1. Quintus

    Quis erat Noe?
    Who was Noe?
  2. Lucia

    Noe erat vir iustus.
    Noe was a righteous man.
  3. Quintus

    Aedificavitne Noe arcam?
    Did Noe build the ark?
  4. Lucia

    Ita, Noe arcam fecit.
    Yes, Noe made the ark.

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