Boy name
Ayyub name meaning
“the name of the prophet or biblical Job”
Ayyub is a masculine name referring to the prophet Ayub or the biblical figure Job. It comes from Arabic Ayyūb, corresponding to biblical Hebrew Iyyōv. Ayub is a spelling variant. The Hebrew name’s literal meaning remains disputed, so its explanation centres on the figure to whom the name refers.
What does Ayyub mean?
The name of the prophet or biblical Job
In Indonesian: nama Nabi Ayub atau tokoh Ayub
Origin and cultural usage of Ayyub
From Arabic Ayyūb, corresponding to biblical Hebrew Iyyōv, Job. The Hebrew name’s literal meaning remains disputed.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic, Hebrew |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic, Christian |
| In Islamic history | The 25 Prophets |
| Starts with | A |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Ayyub in Islam and the Quran
Ayyub appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS Al-Anbiya [21]: 83 and QS Sad [38]: 41.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Ayyub
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Ayyub, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Ayyub: the name of the prophet or biblical Job
- Fairus: turquoise gemstone
- Zaidan: increase, abundant growth
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Meaning of each word
- Ayyub: the name of the prophet or biblical Job
- Rafa: harmony and well-being
- Shidqi: truthful, committed to honesty
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Ayyub Habib
Meaning of each word
- Ayyub: the name of the prophet or biblical Job
- Habib: beloved, dearly loved
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Meaning of each word
- Fadillah: virtue, moral excellence
- Ayyub: the name of the prophet or biblical Job
- Syarkawi: from the eastern region
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Ayyub Nabil
Meaning of each word
- Ayyub: the name of the prophet or biblical Job
- Nabil: noble and honorable
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Meaning of each word
- Ayyub: the name of the prophet or biblical Job
- Saiba: correct; sound in judgment
- Nafiudin: one who benefits the faith
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How to pronounce Ayyub
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ajub/ |
| Arabic script | أيوب |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦶꦪꦸꦧ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮄᮚᮥᮘ᮪ |
Is Ayyub a boy’s name?
Yes, Ayyub is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Ayyub ranks #3,863 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Ayyub
FAQ about the name Ayyub
What is the meaning of Ayyub?
Ayyub means the name of the prophet or biblical Job. From Arabic Ayyūb, corresponding to biblical Hebrew Iyyōv, Job. The Hebrew name’s literal meaning remains disputed.
Is Ayyub a boy’s name?
Yes, Ayyub is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Ayyub?
Ayyub is of Arabic and Hebrew origin.
Is the name Ayyub in the Quran?
Ayyub appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS Al-Anbiya [21]: 83 and QS Sad [38]: 41.
How many syllables does Ayyub have?
Ayyub has 2 syllables (Ay-yub) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Ayyub?
Ayyub ranks #3,863 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Ayyub?
Other spellings: Ayub.
What full names go well with Ayyub?
Some ideas: Ayyub Fairus Zaidan; Ayyub Rafa Shidqi; Ayyub Habib.
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