Noa
movement
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Religion
- Jewish
- Gender
- Girl
- Country
- Israel
- Pronunciation
- NO-ah
- Popularity
- rising
About the name Noa
Noa is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning "movement". It is most commonly used in Jewish families and is especially popular in Israel.
Noa has been the #1 girls' name in Israel for most of the last decade and is climbing in the US. Distinct from the boys' name Noah in Hebrew — Noa (spelled with an aleph) is a daughter of Zelophehad in the Book of Numbers and means 'movement' or 'motion.' Parents who want a genuinely short, meaning-rich girls' name often shortlist it.
Popularity trend: Noa has been gaining ground with parents in recent years.
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Frequently asked about Noa
- What does the name Noa mean?
- Noa means "movement". It's a girl name of Hebrew origin, most commonly used in Jewish families and popular in Israel.
- Where does the name Noa come from?
- Noa originates from Hebrew. On Babbloom it's classified in the Jewish naming tradition.
- Is Noa a boy or girl name?
- Noa is a girl name.