Boy name
Eyüb name meaning
“the name of the prophet Job”
Eyüb is the name of the prophet Job. It comes through Arabic Ayyūb from the older Hebrew name Iyyov and is used for boys in Türkiye. Eyüp and Eyyüb are related spellings. Stories of Job's illness and recovery give this form its narrative association.
What does Eyüb mean?
The name of the prophet Job
In Turkish: Eyüp peygamberin adı
Eyyüp names the prophet remembered for patience through illness and loss. Eyüp, Eyyub, and Eyyûb are variant forms. Istanbul’s place name Eyüp comes specifically from the kunya of Abu Ayyub al-Ansari, rather than directly from the prophet, so the two historical associations should be distinguished.
Origin of the name Eyüb
Eyyüp is a Turkish form of Arabic Ayyūb, ultimately from Hebrew ʾIyyōḇ, known in English as Job. The original meaning of the Hebrew name is uncertain.
| Linguistic origin | Hebrew, Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran, Names of prophets |
| Is Eyüb in the Quran? | Yes, as a name · أيوب · 21:83Eyüb is a Turkish spelling of Ayyub, the prophet named in the Quran whose prayer appears in Surah Al-Anbiya. |
| Starts with | E |
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How to pronounce Eyüb
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ejyb/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | ایوب |
| Arabic | أيوب |
Is Eyüb a boy’s name?
Yes, Eyüb is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Eyüb does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
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FAQ about the name Eyüb
What is the meaning of Eyüb?
Eyüb means “the name of the prophet Job”. Eyyüp is a Turkish form of Arabic Ayyūb, ultimately from Hebrew ʾIyyōḇ, known in English as Job. The original meaning of the Hebrew name is uncertain.
Is Eyüb a boy’s name?
Yes, Eyüb is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Eyüb in the Quran?
Yes, as a name. Eyüb is a Turkish spelling of Ayyub, the prophet named in the Quran whose prayer appears in Surah Al-Anbiya. (e.g.: 21:83)
What is the origin of the name Eyüb?
Eyüb is of Hebrew and Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Eyüb have?
Eyüb has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Eyüb?
Eyüb does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
What are other spellings of Eyüb?
Other spellings: Eyyüp, Eyüp, Eyyüb.
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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