The name Noah has two meanings:
1. The masculine name Noah is derived from the Hebrew name Noach meaning "comfort".
2. The feminine name Noah is derived from the Hebrew name No'ah meaning "motion".
Famous bearers
In the Old Testament, Noah was the builder of the ark which allowed his family and all the animals to survive the great Flood.
A bearer of the feminine name was a daughter of Zelophehad.
A modern bearer is Noah Wyle (born 1971), an American actor, best known for his role as Dr. John Carter on the television drama "ER".
