أيوب

Ayoob

boyHebrew, via Arabic

Ayoob is a Muslim boy name meaning “Prophet Job”.

MeaningProphet Job
GenderBoy
OriginHebrew, via Arabic
Arabic spellingأيوب
Pronunciationay-YOOB
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Ayoob

Ayoob is a South Asian spelling of Ayyūb, the Prophet Job, honoured in Islam as the model of patience in suffering. The name came into Arabic from Hebrew. It is widely used across the Muslim world; Salah al-Din's father, Najm al-Din Ayyub, gave his name to the Ayyubid dynasty.

Is Ayoob a Muslim name?

Yes. Ayoob is a Muslim name, a form of Ayyub, the Prophet Job, known for his patience.

Is Ayoob in the Quran?

Ayyūb is in the Quran: 'And Job, when he called to his Lord, Indeed, adversity has touched me' (Quran 21:83).

Where is the name Ayoob used?

Used in South Asia and South Africa; other spellings are used worldwide.

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Spellings and variants of Ayoob

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ayoob mean?

Ayoob means 'Prophet Job'. It comes from Hebrew, via Arabic.

Is Ayoob a Muslim name?

Yes. Ayoob is a Muslim name, a form of Ayyub, the Prophet Job, known for his patience.

How do you write Ayoob in Arabic?

Ayoob is written أيوب in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Ayoob?

Ayoob is pronounced ay-YOOB.

Is Ayoob mentioned in the Quran?

Ayyūb is in the Quran: 'And Job, when he called to his Lord, Indeed, adversity has touched me' (Quran 21:83).

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.