In the Qur’an, what is the Arabic name for Noah, the prophet associated with the Ark?

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In the Qur’an, Nuh is the Arabic name for Noah, the prophet associated with the Ark.

Nuh appears in several Qur’anic passages, including Surah 11, Surah 23, Surah 26, Surah 54, and Surah 71, which is titled Nuh. The Qur’anic account describes him warning his people, building the Ark by divine instruction, and surviving the flood with believers.

The Qur’anic narrative shares major elements with Genesis but has its own details and emphasis. One notable episode concerns a son of Nuh who refuses to board the Ark and is swept away; this episode is not part of the Genesis account in the same form.

Arabic transliteration can vary, including Nūḥ or Noah in English-language references. “Nuh” is the standard concise English transliteration used for the Qur’anic prophet’s name.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Oct. 2026

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