Manoah as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Manoah

What is the meaning of the name Manoah ?

The baby name Manoah is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced English: /məˈnoʊə/ (muh-NOH-uh); Hebrew: /maˈno.aχ/ (mah-NOH-akh).

Manoah is Hebrew in Origin.

Manoah is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, from the biblical מָנוֹחַ (Manoach), built on the root nuach “to rest, settle,” hence “rest,” “quietness,” or “place of rest.” In the Hebrew Bible (Judges 13–16) Manoah is the father of the hero Samson, appearing as a righteous figure in the narrative surrounding Samson’s birth.

Usage has been rare outside religious contexts, but the name surfaced among English Nonconformists and early American Puritans who favored lesser-known Scripture names; small pockets of use persist in Jewish, Mennonite, and other Bible-reading communities. Transliterated variants include Manoach and Manoaḥ; language adaptations show Manoa (Spanish) and Manoá (Portuguese). Related names from the same root include Noach/Noah and the feminine Menucha/Menuhah (“rest”). Manoah offers an ancient yet serene choice with clear meaning and a quietly distinctive profile.