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Name Origin

Noah is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'rest' or 'comfort'. It is most famously associated with the biblical figure Noah, who built an ark to save his family and animals from a great flood.

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Famous People

Noah Webster (1758-1843)

Lexicographer, Textbook Pioneer

  • Authored the first American dictionary, 'An American Dictionary of the English Language'
  • Contributed to the standardization of American English spelling and grammar
  • Published textbooks that were widely used in schools throughout the United States

Noah Cyrus (2000-)

Singer, Actress

  • Released her debut single 'Make Me (Cry)' in 2016
  • Nominated for several awards, including MTV Video Music Awards and Billboard Music Awards
  • Appeared in television shows such as 'Hannah Montana'

Noah Centineo (1996-)

Actor

  • Rose to fame for his role as Peter Kavinsky in the Netflix romantic comedy 'To All the Boys I've Loved Before'
  • Starred in other films such as 'The Perfect Date', 'Sierra Burgess Is a Loser', and 'Black Adam'

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