Boy name
Ayyub name meaning
“Afflicted, persecuted”
Ayyub means afflicted or persecuted in the interpretation given to this name. It comes through Arabic Ayyūb from Hebrew Iyyov and is used for boys in Türkiye. Eyüp and Ayub are related forms. The prophet Job's illness and recovery supply a concrete narrative association.
What does Ayyub mean?
Afflicted, persecuted
In Turkish: Sıkıntıya uğrayan, eziyet çeken
Ayyub belongs to the same prophetic name as Turkish Eyyub and Eyüp. In both biblical and Quranic narratives, it is associated with patience through severe suffering. Patience and endurance are therefore central cultural associations of the name, forming layers of meaning around the prophetic story rather than serving as exact translations of its etymology.
Origin of the name Ayyub
Ayyub comes through Arabic Ayyūb from Hebrew Iyyov. The Hebrew name is interpreted as ‘persecuted’ through a root associated with hostility, although its exact etymology is disputed; a separate explanation reads it as ‘where is the father?’
| Linguistic origin | Hebrew, Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Ayyub in the Quran? | Yes, as a name · أيوب · 21:83Ayyub represents the name of the prophet named in the Quran, whose appeal is recounted in Surah Al-Anbiya. |
| Starts with | A · Ay |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Ayyub
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ajjub/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | ايوب |
| Arabic | أيوب |
Is Ayyub a boy’s name?
Yes, Ayyub is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Ayyub does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names that sound like Ayyub
Names with related meanings
- İlyas♂My God is Yahweh
- Selahattin♂Righteousness of the faith
- Nurettin♂Light of the faith or religion
- İslam♂Submission to God
- Baver♂Belief, faith, trust
- Resul♂Messenger
- Cihat♂Striving, struggle
- Necmettin♂Star of the faith
- Hanifi♂Associated with hanif belief and religious uprightness
- Fahrettin♂The pride or glory of the faith
- Muhittin♂Reviver of the faith
- Bahattin♂Beauty and splendor of the faith
Famous people named Ayyub
- Ayyub Ebrahimi
FAQ about the name Ayyub
What is the meaning of Ayyub?
Ayyub means “Afflicted, persecuted”. Ayyub comes through Arabic Ayyūb from Hebrew Iyyov. The Hebrew name is interpreted as ‘persecuted’ through a root associated with hostility, although its exact etymology is disputed; a separate explanation reads it as ‘where is the father?’
Is Ayyub a boy’s name?
Yes, Ayyub is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Ayyub in the Quran?
Yes, as a name. Ayyub represents the name of the prophet named in the Quran, whose appeal is recounted in Surah Al-Anbiya. (e.g.: 21:83)
What is the origin of the name Ayyub?
Ayyub is of Hebrew and Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Ayyub have?
Ayyub has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Ayyub?
Ayyub does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Ayyub?
Other spellings: Ayub.
Famous people named Ayyub?
Notable people named Ayyub include Ayyub Ebrahimi.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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