Boy name
Eyyüb name meaning
“the name of the prophet Job”
Eyyüb is the name of the prophet Job. It comes through Arabic Ayyūb from Hebrew Iyyov and is used for boys in Türkiye. The final b distinguishes this spelling from Eyyüp. Stories of the prophet's illness and recovery provide its historical and literary association.
What does Eyyüb 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 Eyyüb
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 Eyyüb in the Quran? | Yes, as a name · أيوب · 21:83Eyyüb is a Turkish spelling of the Quranic name Ayyub; the cited verse recounts the prophet's prayer. |
| 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.
How to pronounce Eyyüb
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ejjyb/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | ایوب |
| Arabic | أيوب |
Is Eyyüb a boy’s name?
Yes, Eyyüb is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Eyyüb 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):
Famous people named Eyyüb
- Eyyüb Yasar · b. 2008
FAQ about the name Eyyüb
What is the meaning of Eyyüb?
Eyyüb 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 Eyyüb a boy’s name?
Yes, Eyyüb is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Eyyüb in the Quran?
Yes, as a name. Eyyüb is a Turkish spelling of the Quranic name Ayyub; the cited verse recounts the prophet's prayer. (e.g.: 21:83)
What is the origin of the name Eyyüb?
Eyyüb is of Hebrew and Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Eyyüb have?
Eyyüb has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Eyyüb?
Eyyüb 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 Eyyüb?
Other spellings: Eyyüp, Eyüp, Eyüb.
Famous people named Eyyüb?
Notable people named Eyyüb include Eyyüb Yasar.
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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