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Noah is an ancient and central Hebrew name in Jewish tradition, carrying profound meanings of rest, tranquility, and peace. The linguistic root of the name derives from the Hebrew verb 'nuach' meaning to rest, to be calm, to find peace. The name appears in the Torah as Noah son of Lamech, the central figure in the Flood narrative, and carries a dual significance: on one hand, it expresses the rest and comfort he brought to the world after the Flood, and on the other, it symbolizes unwavering faith and righteousness in a generation steeped in sin. In the Book of Genesis, it is told that Lamech, Noah's father, named his son with these words: 'This one will comfort us from our work and from the toil of our hands' - an expression of hope that his son would bring comfort and rest to a suffering world. The name Noah carries an immense historical and cultural weight. Noah is the figure through whom the entire world was renewed after the Flood, and he is considered the father of renewed humanity. The biblical narrative describes him as 'a righteous man, blameless in his generation' - the only man who found favor in God's eyes in the generation of the Flood. For 120 years Noah built the ark, while preaching to his generation to repent, but they did not believe him. When the Flood came, Noah was saved along with his wife, his three sons - Shem, Ham, and Japheth - and their wives, along with pairs of all animal species. After 150 days during which the waters covered the face of the entire earth, the ark came to rest on the mountains of Ararat, and Noah first released a raven and then a dove to check if the ground had dried. When the dove returned with an olive leaf in its beak, Noah knew the waters had subsided and life could be renewed. His emergence from the ark symbolizes a new beginning for humanity, and the rainbow covenant that God made with Noah promises never again to bring a flood to destroy all flesh. In Jewish culture, the name Noah symbolizes not only physical survival but also spiritual and moral endurance. Noah is an example of a person who stands firm in trial, maintains his faith even when the entire world around him is immersed in corruption, and is willing to sacrifice and work hard to save life. The name carries a message of hope - that even in the darkest times, one righteous person can preserve goodness and lead to renewal. In the modern era, the name Noah has become extremely popular again in Israel and worldwide, among both religious and secular families, thanks to its pleasant sound, brevity and simplicity, and the positive meaning of serenity and peace. The name expresses values of stability, reliability, connection to roots, and the ability to face challenges while maintaining personal and moral integrity.

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Genesis 6:9 - These are the generations of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless in his generation; Noah walked with God

In Kabbalah, the name Noah symbolizes the principle of spiritual rest and renewal. It represents the ability to remain connected to divine light even within the storm, and the power to create a new beginning from destruction. The name carries an energy of inner peace, patience, and the ability to see the bigger picture beyond momentary difficulties.

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Noah Wyle - American actor | Noah Centineo - American actor | Noah Schnapp - American actor | Noah Baumbach - American filmmaker | Trevor Noah - South African comedian and TV host

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