Ejub
Ejub is a Muslim boy name meaning “Prophet Job”.
| Meaning | Prophet Job |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Bosnian form of Ayyub |
| Arabic spelling | أيوب |
| Pronunciation | EH-yoob |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Ejub
Ejub is the Bosnian form of Ayyūb, the Prophet Job, written according to Bosnian spelling where j is pronounced like the English y. It came into Bosnian through Ottoman Turkish Eyüp. The name is traditional among Bosniaks and in Sandžak, alongside other Prophet names such as Ibrahim, Ismail and Jusuf.
Is Ejub a Muslim name?
Yes. Ejub is a Muslim name, the Bosnian form of Ayyub, the Prophet Job.
Is Ejub 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 Ejub used?
Used among Bosniaks in Bosnia, Montenegro and Serbia.
Gifts with the name Ejub
- Ejub name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
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- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ejub mean?
Ejub means 'Prophet Job'. It comes from Bosnian form of Ayyub.
Is Ejub a Muslim name?
Yes. Ejub is a Muslim name, the Bosnian form of Ayyub, the Prophet Job.
How do you write Ejub in Arabic?
Ejub is written أيوب in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Ejub?
Ejub is pronounced EH-yoob.
Is Ejub 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).