Nojus is the Lithuanian form of the biblically significant name Noah, derived from the Hebrew Noaḥ meaning "rest, repose". In the Old Testament, Noah was the righteous man chosen by God to build an ark and survive the Great Flood, along with his family and representatives of every animal species. After the floodwaters receded, God established a covenant with Noah, symbolized by the rainbow. Noah was the father of Shem, Ham, and Japheth, from whom the nations of the earth repopulated. The name Nojus follows the Lithuanian tradition of adapting biblical names into the local phonological and orthographic system. While the original Hebrew form emphasizes a guttural ending, the Lithuanian variant ends with a typical masculine ending -us, making it fit seamlessly into Lithuanian naming customs. The name has gained popularity in Lithuania in recent decades, reflecting a broader European trend of reviving biblical names with local twists. Nojus is the direct equivalent of the English Noah, which has enjoyed immense popularity in the English-speaking world since the 1990s, boosted by cultural references such as actor Noah Wyle from the TV series ER and the character Noah Calhoun from the film The Notebook. However, Nojus has followed its own trajectory in Lithuania, often appearing among the top names for boys in the 21st century. The name is also related to other European forms such as Noé (Spanish, French), Noè (Italian), Nuh (Turkish), and Noach (Hebrew). Meaning: Rest, repose Origin: Hebrew, via Lithuanian adaptation Type: Given name Usage: Lithuanian