Noa: meaning of the Hebrew name
נוֹעָה
Pronounced NO-ah
Meaning of Noa
Noa is linked to movement and grace. In the Bible, Noa was one of the five daughters of Zelophehad, who stood up for their right to inherit land in the Land of Israel and won it.
Then drew near the daughters of Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, of the families of Manasseh the son of Joseph; and these are the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah, and Hoglah, and Milcah, and Tirzah.
וַתִּקְרַבְנָה בְּנוֹת צְלׇפְחָד בֶּן־חֵפֶר בֶּן־גִּלְעָד בֶּן־מָכִיר בֶּן־מְנַשֶּׁה לְמִשְׁפְּחֹת מְנַשֶּׁה בֶן־יוֹסֵף וְאֵלֶּה שְׁמוֹת בְּנֹתָיו מַחְלָה נֹעָה וְחׇגְלָה וּמִלְכָּה וְתִרְצָה׃
Noa in Hebrew
Noa is written נועה in Hebrew (with vowel points: נוֹעָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- נNun
- וVav
- עAyin
- הHe
Gematria value: 131 (Nun 50 + Vav 6 + Ayin 70 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningmovement and grace
- PronunciationNO-ah
- Hebrewנועה
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Noa ranked #8 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (948 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #1, in 2014 and 2015.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | 948 |
| 2023 | 6 | 1,048 |
| 2022 | 6 | 1,078 |
| 2021 | 6 | 1,117 |
| 2020 | 5 | 1,097 |
| 2019 | 3 | 1,233 |
| 2018 | 4 | 1,253 |
| 2017 | 2 | 1,343 |
| 2016 | 2 | 1,330 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1,548 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1,552 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Noa
What does the name Noa mean?
Noa is linked to movement and grace. In the Bible, Noa was one of the five daughters of Zelophehad, who stood up for their right to inherit land in the Land of Israel and won it.
How do you pronounce Noa?
Noa is pronounced NO-ah in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Noa in Hebrew?
Noa is written נועה in Hebrew (with vowel points: נוֹעָה).
Is Noa a biblical name?
Yes. Noa appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Numbers 27:1.
How popular is the name Noa in Israel?
In 2024, Noa ranked #8 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (948 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #1, in 2014 and 2015. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Noa?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling נועה adds up to 131 (Nun 50 + Vav 6 + Ayin 70 + He 5).
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