Ayyub
Ayyub 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 | أيّوب |
| Pronunciation | eye-YOOB |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Ayyub
Ayyub is the most precise transliteration of أيّوب, the Arabic name of the Prophet Job. Islamic tradition remembers him for enduring illness and the loss of his family and property while remaining grateful, until God healed him and restored what he had lost twofold. The phrase 'the patience of Ayyub' is proverbial in Arabic, Turkish, Persian and Urdu.
Is Ayyub a Muslim name?
Yes. Ayyub is a Muslim name; it is the Quranic name of the Prophet Job.
Is Ayyub in the Quran?
'Indeed, We found him patient. An excellent servant; indeed, he constantly turned back to Allah' (Quran 38:44).
Where is the name Ayyub used?
Used across the Muslim world; Eyüp is the Turkish form and Ejub the Bosnian form.
Gifts with the name Ayyub
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ayyub mean?
Ayyub means 'Prophet Job, the patient one'. It comes from Arabic (from Hebrew Iyyov).
Is Ayyub a Muslim name?
Yes. Ayyub is a Muslim name; it is the Quranic name of the Prophet Job.
How do you write Ayyub in Arabic?
Ayyub is written أيّوب in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Ayyub?
Ayyub is pronounced eye-YOOB.
Is Ayyub mentioned in the Quran?
'Indeed, We found him patient. An excellent servant; indeed, he constantly turned back to Allah' (Quran 38:44).