Ayoub
Ayoub is a Muslim boy name of Arabic (from Hebrew Iyyov), French-influenced spelling origin, meaning “Prophet Job, the patient”.
| Meaning | Prophet Job, the patient |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic (from Hebrew Iyyov), French-influenced spelling |
| Written as | أيوب |
| Pronunciation | eye-YOOB |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | North Africa, Levant, Egypt |
Meaning and origin of Ayoub
Ayoub is the way Ayyūb is most often spelled in Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and other French-speaking homes. In the Quran, Ayyūb is the Prophet Job, who lost his health, his wealth and his family but kept praising God throughout. He became Islam's great example of patience, or ṣabr. Salah al-Din's Ayyubid dynasty took its name from his father, also called Ayyūb, which adds historical weight to the name.
Is Ayoub a Muslim name?
Ayoub is one way of writing Ayyub, the Prophet Job, whom the Quran names: 'Indeed, We found him patient. An excellent servant; indeed, he constantly turned back to Allah' (Quran 38:44).
How popular is Ayoub?
It is most common in North Africa and among French-speaking Muslims, and in Lebanon Ayoub is also a surname.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ayoub mean?
Ayoub means 'Prophet Job, the patient'. It is of Arabic (from Hebrew Iyyov), French-influenced spelling origin.
Is Ayoub a Muslim name?
Ayoub is one way of writing Ayyub, the Prophet Job, whom the Quran names: 'Indeed, We found him patient. An excellent servant; indeed, he constantly turned back to Allah' (Quran 38:44).
How do you pronounce Ayoub?
Ayoub is pronounced eye-YOOB.
Is Ayoub a boy or girl name?
Ayoub is usually a boy name.