The nameManoah
Manoah is a biblical boy's name, mostly given in France since the 2000s.
- Boy's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
From Hebrew, often understood as "rest".
Origin
Hebrew. In the Bible, Manoah is the father of Samson.
History
First given in France in the mid 1980s, Manoah peaked in the late 2000s and is still given today.
Popularity of the name Manoah
Manoah in France
Manoah was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 625 births over the decade, 48% of all recorded babies named Manoah. Its rise began around 1993, and it peaked in 2012. Half of all babies named Manoah in France were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 44 births a year on average, against 53 in the five years before.
Manoah in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Manoah mean?
From Hebrew, often understood as "rest".
What is the origin of the name Manoah?
Hebrew. In the Bible, Manoah is the father of Samson.
Is Manoah a girl's or a boy's name?
Manoah is a boy's name.