Ayoub
Ayoub is a Muslim boy name meaning “Prophet Job, the patient one”.
| Meaning | Prophet Job, the patient one |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic (from Hebrew Iyyov), French-influenced spelling |
| Arabic spelling | أيوب |
| Pronunciation | eye-YOOB |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Ayoub
Ayoub is the spelling of Ayyūb most often seen in Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and among French-speaking families. Ayyūb is the Quranic name of the Prophet Job, who lost his health, wealth and family yet never stopped praising God, and became the model of patience (ṣabr) in Islamic tradition. The Kurdish-born sultan Salah al-Din belonged to the Ayyubid dynasty, named after his father Ayyūb.
Is Ayoub a Muslim name?
Yes. Ayoub is a Muslim name; it is a spelling of Ayyub, the Prophet Job, who is mentioned by name in the Quran.
Is Ayoub in the Quran?
Prophet Ayyub is named in the Quran, e.g. 'Indeed, We found him patient. An excellent servant; indeed, he constantly turned back to Allah' (Quran 38:44).
Where is the name Ayoub used?
Most common in North Africa and among Francophone Muslims; the Ayoub spelling is also a family name in Lebanon.
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Spellings and variants of Ayoub
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ayoub mean?
Ayoub means 'Prophet Job, the patient one'. It comes from Arabic (from Hebrew Iyyov), French-influenced spelling.
Is Ayoub a Muslim name?
Yes. Ayoub is a Muslim name; it is a spelling of Ayyub, the Prophet Job, who is mentioned by name in the Quran.
How do you write Ayoub in Arabic?
Ayoub is written أيوب in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Ayoub?
Ayoub is pronounced eye-YOOB.
Is Ayoub mentioned in the Quran?
Prophet Ayyub is named in the Quran, e.g. 'Indeed, We found him patient. An excellent servant; indeed, he constantly turned back to Allah' (Quran 38:44).