Noah
Noah (nō-ə)
Noah is a male given name and surname, most commonly used in English-speaking countries. The name is derived from the biblical figure Noah (נֹחַ) in the Book of Genesis in the Old Testament of the Bible.
Etymology
The name Noah is of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name נֹחַ (Noach), which means "rest" or "comfort". In the Old Testament, Noah was the builder of the Ark that allowed him, his family, and animals of each species to survive the Great Flood.
Related Terms
- Ark: In the biblical narrative, a large ship built by Noah at God's command to save himself, his family, and a core stock of the world's animals from the Great Flood.
- Great Flood: A mythical global flood narrative found in a number of cultures, most notably in the Bible's Old Testament, where it is associated with Noah.
- Noachian: Of or pertaining to Noah, or to the period in which, according to the Bible, the Deluge occurred.
- Deluge: A great flood of water; a flood or inundation.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Noah
- Wikipedia's article - Noah
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