Noga: meaning of the Hebrew name
נֹגַהּ
Pronounced NO-gah
Meaning of Noga
Noga means brightness and soft light, and it is also the Hebrew name of the planet Venus. In the Bible, Nogah appears among the sons of King David.
and Nogah, and Nepheg, and Japhia;
וְנֹגַהּ וְנֶפֶג וְיָפִיעַ׃
Noga in Hebrew
Noga is written נגה in Hebrew (with vowel points: נֹגַהּ). Other spellings: נוגה. Hebrew is read from right to left.
- נNun
- גGimel
- הHe
Gematria value: 58 (Nun 50 + Gimel 3 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningbrightness
- PronunciationNO-gah
- Hebrewנגה
- Syllables2
- Other spellingsנוגה
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Noga ranked #39 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (457 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #32, in 2015.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39 | 457 |
| 2023 | 40 | 447 |
| 2022 | 39 | 453 |
| 2021 | 44 | 413 |
| 2020 | 33 | 471 |
| 2019 | 44 | 436 |
| 2018 | 39 | 456 |
| 2017 | 37 | 466 |
| 2016 | 37 | 456 |
| 2015 | 32 | 533 |
| 2014 | 34 | 517 |
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 Noga
What does the name Noga mean?
Noga means brightness and soft light, and it is also the Hebrew name of the planet Venus. In the Bible, Nogah appears among the sons of King David.
How do you pronounce Noga?
Noga is pronounced NO-gah in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Noga in Hebrew?
Noga is written נגה in Hebrew (with vowel points: נֹגַהּ). Other spellings: נוגה.
Is Noga a biblical name?
Yes. Noga appears in the Hebrew Bible, in 1 Chronicles 3:7.
How popular is the name Noga in Israel?
In 2024, Noga ranked #39 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (457 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #32, in 2015. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Noga?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling נגה adds up to 58 (Nun 50 + Gimel 3 + He 5).
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