Meaning: Movement; motion
The story
Hebrew Noa has a history distinct from Noah and is associated with movement. Hawaiian Noa can be a form of Noah; Japanese Noa depends on its chosen kanji.
Also means
What Noa means in its other languages.
- Hawaiianform of Noah
- Japanesedepends on kanji; love is one possible element
Nicknames
- Noni
Spellings & variants
- Noah
- Noya
Popularity
Familiar
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
Climbing in the latest US data
Style
- Modern
- Short
- Works everywhere
- Soft
Origins
Noa comes from Hebrew, Hawaiian, and Japanese. It’s a bridge name, with roots in more than one culture.
More like Noa
More Hebrew namesRina
Joyful song
Naomi
My pleasantness
Ela
Hazel, as in hazel eyes
Raya
Banner; flag
Hana
Happiness; bliss
Kai
Sea in Hawaiian; East Asian meanings depend on spelling
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