Nogah
Fact sheet
- Name
- Nogah
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
The name Nogah has its origin in Hebrew and literally translates to 'the light' or 'the brightness'. It is also used as the Hebrew designation for the planet Venus.
What does the name Nogah mean?
Nogah, a Hebrew first name, can be directly derived from the word nógah (נֹגַהּ) and means 'the light' or 'the brightness'. This name is already mentioned in the Bible, where one of the sons of King David is named so. Today, it is rather rare, especially in Israel, where it is frequently used as a girl's name or as an alternative form to Noga.
Where does the name Nogah come from?
The origin of the name Nogah is ancient Hebrew and it is used as both a male and female first name. The meaning is 'the light' or 'the brightness'. The ancient Hebrew root word nógah (נֹגַהּ) stands for light, shine, shimmer, brightness, and also refers to Venus. It is used in biblical Hebrew, modern Hebrew, and in Judaism.
How do you pronounce Nogah?
No-gah
Popularity
In Germany, Nogah is an unusual first name that has not yet appeared in the name popularity lists. In Austria, it achieved its best ranking in 2020 at position 1,751 in the name charts. In the last ten years, it has been given less than 10 times there, which earned it the 4,431st place in the ten-year statistics. From 1984 to 2024, it ranks 6,220 in Austria.
Frequently asked questions about the name Nogah
What does the name Nogah mean?
The name Nogah comes from Hebrew and means 'the light' or 'the brightness'.
Where does the name Nogah come from?
Nogah has ancient Hebrew roots and is used as both a male and female first name.
How popular is the name Nogah?
Nogah is a rather rare name, primarily common in Israel, where it is often used as a girl's name or an alternative form to Noga.