Eyup
Eyup is a Muslim boy name meaning “Prophet Job”.
| Meaning | Prophet Job |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Turkish form of Ayyub |
| Arabic spelling | أيوب |
| Pronunciation | EH-yoop |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Eyup
Eyup is an English-keyboard spelling of Turkish Eyüp, the form of Ayyūb (the Prophet Job). The Istanbul district of Eyüp is named after Abū Ayyūb al-Anṣārī, the Companion who hosted the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in Madinah and is buried there, so the name has strong Ottoman associations.
Is Eyup a Muslim name?
Yes. Eyup is a Muslim name, the Turkish form of Ayyub, the Prophet Job.
Is Eyup 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 Eyup used?
Common in Turkey and among Turks in Germany and the Balkans.
Gifts with the name Eyup
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Eyup mean?
Eyup means 'Prophet Job'. It comes from Turkish form of Ayyub.
Is Eyup a Muslim name?
Yes. Eyup is a Muslim name, the Turkish form of Ayyub, the Prophet Job.
How do you write Eyup in Arabic?
Eyup is written أيوب in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Eyup?
Eyup is pronounced EH-yoop.
Is Eyup 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).