Boy name
Job name meaning
“the persecuted; one who returns to God”
Job is a masculine name commonly linked to the meanings “the persecuted” or “one who returns to God”, from Hebrew ʾIyyōḇ. Its form passed through Greek and Latin biblical traditions. The original meaning is disputed; these traditional interpretations connect the source name with hostility or with returning to God.
What does Job mean?
The persecuted; one who returns to God
In Indonesian: yang dimusuhi; yang kembali kepada Tuhan
Origin and cultural usage of Job
Job comes from Hebrew ʾIyyōḇ through Greek and Latin biblical forms. Its original meaning is disputed; traditional interpretations connect it with hostility or returning to God.
How to pronounce Job
| Syllables | 1 · 3 letters |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗꦺꦴꦧ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮏᮧᮘ᮪ |
Is Job a boy’s name?
Yes, Job is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Job ranks #4,139 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Job
FAQ about the name Job
What is the meaning of Job?
Job means the persecuted; one who returns to God. Job comes from Hebrew ʾIyyōḇ through Greek and Latin biblical forms. Its original meaning is disputed; traditional interpretations connect it with hostility or returning to God.
Is Job a boy’s name?
Yes, Job is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Job have?
Job has 1 syllable (Job) and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Job?
Job ranks #4,139 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
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