Boy name
Eyüp name meaning
“the name of the prophet Job”
Eyüp 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. Eyyüp and Eyüb are related spellings. Accounts of Job's illness and recovery provide the name's narrative association.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Eyüp 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.
How popular is Eyüp?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 28provinces
Where is Eyüp in the top 30?
28 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Double names with Eyüp
Double names counted as one name in TÜİK newborn lists (all years and provinces combined).
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Why is Eyüp popular?
Eyüp carries an established prophetic association in a compact, two-syllable form. It remained outside the national top thirty throughout the supplied years.
Origin of the name Eyüp
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 Eyüp in the Quran? | Yes, as a name · أيوب · 21:83Eyüp is a Turkish spelling of Ayyub, the prophet named in the Quran whose prayer is recounted in this verse. |
| Starts with | E |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Eyüp
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Eyüp Kamber
Meaning of each name
- Eyüp: the name of the prophet Job
- Kamber: Lark; crested lark
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Yusufcan Eyüp
Meaning of each name
- Yusufcan: Yusuf and Can; dear, cherished Yusuf
- Eyüp: the name of the prophet Job
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Eyüp Şehmuz
Meaning of each name
- Eyüp: the name of the prophet Job
- Şehmuz: Sheikh Moses
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Jacques Eyüp
Meaning of each name
- Jacques: associated with the heel; traditionally, supplanter
- Eyüp: the name of the prophet Job
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Eyüp Mehmethan
Meaning of each name
- Eyüp: the name of the prophet Job
- Mehmethan: Mehmet Khan; praised ruler
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Gaffar Eyüp
Meaning of each name
- Gaffar: abundantly and repeatedly forgiving
- Eyüp: the name of the prophet Job
Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: Eyüp Ensar, Eyüp Eymen.
How to pronounce Eyüp
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ejyp/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | ایوب |
| Arabic | أيوب |
Is Eyüp a boy’s name?
Yes, Eyüp is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Eyüp appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Eyup
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names that sound like Eyüp
Famous people named Eyüp
- Eyüp Can · b. 1964
- Eyüp Aydın · b. 2004
- Eyüp Sabri Akgöl · b. 1876
- Eyüp Arın · b. 1962
- Eyüp Can · b. 1973
- Eyüp Sabri Hayırlıoğlu · b. 1887
- Eyüp Aşık · b. 1953
- Eyüp Öncü · b. 1906
- Eyüp Yiğittürk
- Eyüp Kadri Ataoğlu · b. 1987
- Eyüp Karagöbek · b. 1989
- Eyüp Kaymakçı · b. 1981
FAQ about the name Eyüp
What is the meaning of Eyüp?
Eyüp 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 Eyüp a boy’s name?
Yes, Eyüp is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Eyüp in the Quran?
Yes, as a name. Eyüp is a Turkish spelling of Ayyub, the prophet named in the Quran whose prayer is recounted in this verse. (e.g.: 21:83)
What is the origin of the name Eyüp?
Eyüp is of Hebrew and Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Eyüp have?
Eyüp has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Eyüp?
Eyüp appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What are other spellings of Eyüp?
Other spellings: Eyup, Eyyüp, Eyyüb, Eyüb.
What names go well with Eyüp?
Some ideas: Eyüp Kamber; Yusufcan Eyüp; Eyüp Şehmuz.
Famous people named Eyüp?
Notable people named Eyüp include Eyüp Can, Eyüp Aydın, Eyüp Sabri Akgöl.
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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