Ayyub
Ayyub is a Muslim boy name of Arabic (from Hebrew Iyyov) origin, meaning “Prophet Job, the patient”.
| Meaning | Prophet Job, the patient |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic (from Hebrew Iyyov) |
| Written as | أيّوب |
| Pronunciation | eye-YOOB |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Ayyub
Ayyub is the most faithful way of writing أيّوب, the Arabic name for the Prophet Job. Islamic tradition recalls how he bore illness and the loss of his family and possessions while staying grateful. In the end God healed him and gave back double what he had lost. Speakers of Arabic, Turkish, Persian and Urdu all use 'the patience of Ayyub' as a proverb.
Is Ayyub a Muslim name?
Ayyub is the name the Quran gives to the Prophet Job, of whom God says: 'Indeed, We found him patient. An excellent servant; indeed, he constantly turned back to Allah' (Quran 38:44).
How popular is Ayyub?
It is used across the Muslim world, with Eyüp as the Turkish form and Ejub as the Bosnian one.
Gifts with the name Ayyub
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ayyub mean?
Ayyub means 'Prophet Job, the patient'. It is of Arabic (from Hebrew Iyyov) origin.
Is Ayyub a Muslim name?
Ayyub is the name the Quran gives to the Prophet Job, of whom God says: 'Indeed, We found him patient. An excellent servant; indeed, he constantly turned back to Allah' (Quran 38:44).
How do you pronounce Ayyub?
Ayyub is pronounced eye-YOOB.
Is Ayyub a boy or girl name?
Ayyub is usually a boy name.