Ayub
Ayub is a Muslim boy name meaning “Prophet Job, the patient one”.
| Meaning | Prophet Job, the patient one |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic (from Hebrew Iyyov) |
| Arabic spelling | أيوب |
| Pronunciation | eye-YOOB |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Ayub
Ayub is the usual South Asian and East African spelling of Ayyūb, the Prophet Job. The Quran presents him as a man struck by long illness and loss who called on God without complaint and was restored, which is why his name is tied to patience. In Pakistan it is familiar from President Ayub Khan, and it is common in Somalia and Kenya.
Is Ayub a Muslim name?
Yes. Ayub is a Muslim name, a spelling of Ayyub, the Prophet Job named in the Quran.
Is Ayub in the Quran?
'And Job, when he called to his Lord: Indeed, adversity has touched me, and You are the Most Merciful of the merciful' (Quran 21:83).
Where is the name Ayub used?
Common across Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Somalia and Kenya.
Gifts with the name Ayub
- Ayub name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
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- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ayub mean?
Ayub means 'Prophet Job, the patient one'. It comes from Arabic (from Hebrew Iyyov).
Is Ayub a Muslim name?
Yes. Ayub is a Muslim name, a spelling of Ayyub, the Prophet Job named in the Quran.
How do you write Ayub in Arabic?
Ayub is written أيوب in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Ayub?
Ayub is pronounced eye-YOOB.
Is Ayub mentioned in the Quran?
'And Job, when he called to his Lord: Indeed, adversity has touched me, and You are the Most Merciful of the merciful' (Quran 21:83).