Noah’s father, Lamech, had named his son Noah ​ — probably meaning “Rest, ” or“ Consolation ” ​ — and had foretold that his son would lead mankind to a time of rest from that curse.
Lamekh menamai putranya Nuh, kemungkinan berarti ” Istirahat ”, atau ” Penghiburan ”, dan menubuatkan bahwa putranya akan membebaskan manusia dari kutukan itu.