- Meaning
- Meaning not certain
- Arabic
- أيوب
- Say it
- ay-YOOB
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Hebrew
- In the Quran
- Named in the Quran, Surah Al-Anbiya' (21:83)
About the meaning
The Arabic form of Job. The origin of the name is not known for certain. The Quran praises him as patient and always turning back to God (38:44).
Famous people with this name
- Prophet Ayyub, known for his patience
- Najm al-Din Ayyub, father of Salah al-Din
Other spellings
Ayub, Ayoub, Eyüp, Job
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Questions about Ayyub
What does Ayyub mean?
Meaning not certain. The Arabic form of Job. The origin of the name is not known for certain. The Quran praises him as patient and always turning back to God (38:44).
Is Ayyub in the Quran?
Yes. Ayyub is named in the Quran, in Surah Al-Anbiya' (21:83).
Is Ayyub a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Ayyub is a boy’s name.
How do you write Ayyub in Arabic?
In Arabic script, Ayyub is written أيوب.