Ayoob
Ayoob is a Muslim boy name meaning “Prophet Job”.
| Meaning | Prophet Job |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Hebrew, via Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | أيوب |
| Pronunciation | ay-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.
Gifts with the name Ayoob
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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).