Nou

βš₯
noh'noh'1 syllable
🌐Cambodian
Calm

MEANING

To restSit

ORIGIN

Khmer

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Khmer word 'αž“αžΌαžœ' (nou).

CULTURAL NOTES

Used in Cambodia as a common given name.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Traditionally used among Khmer people, reflecting a peaceful or resting nature.

πŸ‡³πŸ‡±Dutch
Simple

MEANING

New

ORIGIN

Dutch

ETYMOLOGY

A short form derived from 'nieuw', meaning new.

CULTURAL NOTES

Less commonly used in the Netherlands, often seen as a modern or unique choice.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Rarely used historically, associated more with modern naming conventions.

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FAQs About Nou

The name Nou means "to rest, sit" in Cambodian, "new" in Dutch.
Nou has Khmer and Dutch origins. Derived from the Khmer word 'αž“αžΌαžœ' (nou).
Nou is pronounced noh (noh). It has 1 syllable.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Nou include Nou-Nou, Nouie.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Nou include Lina, Mika, Tara.
The most common spelling is Nou. Alternative spellings include Noe, Noh.