Hebrew form of NOAH (2)

Derived from the Hebrew name נוֹחַ (Noach) meaning "rest, comfort". In the Old Testament Noah was the builder of the ark which allowed him, his family, and animals of each species to survive the great Flood. After the Flood he received the sign of the rainbow as a covenant from God. As an English Christian name, Noah has been used since the Protestant Reformation, being common among the Puritans.

Derived from the Hebrew name נוֹעָה (No'ah) meaning "motion". In the Old Testament this was the name of a daughter of Zelophehad.