NOA

Noa is a given name used in several cultures. In Hebrew, Noa is a feminine name distinct from Noah, with no single universally agreed-upon meaning; some traditions connect it with notions of movement or motion, while others treat it as a modern given name without a fixed meaning. The name is common in Israel and among Jewish communities and has been adopted in various European languages.

In Dutch, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish and other languages, Noa is widely used as a female given name, often chosen for its short, contemporary sound. In Japanese usage, Noa can be written in kana or with kanji, and its meaning depends on the characters used; it is commonly used for girls but can appear in masculine contexts in rare cases.

Prominent people named Noa include Noa Kirel, an Israeli singer, actress and dancer who has achieved international prominence, and Noa Tishby, an Israeli-American actress, author and activist.

As a cultural name, Noa is recognized as a modern, cross-cultural given name and is not typically used as a surname. The name’s appeal lies in its brevity and cross-language versatility.