Boy name
Eyyüp name meaning
“the name of the prophet Job”
Eyyüp is the name of the prophet Job. It reaches Turkish through Arabic Ayyūb, with an older source in Hebrew Iyyov, and is used for boys in Türkiye. Eyüp and Eyyüb are related spellings. Stories of Job's illness and recovery form its narrative association.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Eyyüp 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 Eyyüp?
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
- 2provinces
Where is Eyyüp in the top 30?
2 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
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 →
Origin of the name Eyyüp
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 Eyyüp in the Quran? | Yes, as a name · أيوب · 21:83Eyyüp is the Turkish form of the Quranic name Ayyub, whose prayer is recounted in Surah Al-Anbiya. |
| 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 Eyyüp
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Eyyüp Fakih
Meaning of each name
- Eyyüp: the name of the prophet Job
- Fakih: scholar of Islamic law; deeply discerning
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Duhan Eyyüp
Meaning of each name
- Duhan: smoke, smoke spreading through the air
- Eyyüp: the name of the prophet Job
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Eyyüp Abdulkadir
Meaning of each name
- Eyyüp: the name of the prophet Job
- Abdulkadir: servant of the All-Powerful
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Hamdi Eyyüp
Meaning of each name
- Hamdi: connected with praise and thanksgiving
- Eyyüp: the name of the prophet Job
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Eyyüp Abuzer
Meaning of each name
- Eyyüp: the name of the prophet Job
- Abuzer: Turkish form of the name Abu Dharr
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Hayrullah Eyyüp
Meaning of each name
- Hayrullah: God's goodness; divine beneficence
- Eyyüp: the name of the prophet Job
How to pronounce Eyyüp
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ejjyp/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | ایوب |
| Arabic | أيوب |
Is Eyyüp a boy’s name?
Yes, Eyyüp is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Eyyüp 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: Eyyup
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Famous people named Eyyüp
- Eyyüp Kadir İnan · b. 1993
- Eyyüp Hasan Uğur · b. 1977
- Eyyüp Cenap Gülpınar · b. 1943
- Eyyüp Sanay · b. 1942
- Eyyup Ensar Başakın
- Eyyup Gülbandılar
- Eyyüp Enis Seis · b. 1996
- Eyyüp Rencüzoğulları
- Eyyüp Rızvanoğlu · b. 2001
- Eyyüp Serkan Öncel · b. 1974
FAQ about the name Eyyüp
What is the meaning of Eyyüp?
Eyyüp 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 Eyyüp a boy’s name?
Yes, Eyyüp is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Eyyüp in the Quran?
Yes, as a name. Eyyüp is the Turkish form of the Quranic name Ayyub, whose prayer is recounted in Surah Al-Anbiya. (e.g.: 21:83)
What is the origin of the name Eyyüp?
Eyyüp is of Hebrew and Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Eyyüp have?
Eyyüp has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Eyyüp?
Eyyüp appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What are other spellings of Eyyüp?
Other spellings: Eyyup, Eyüp, Eyyüb, Eyüb.
What names go well with Eyyüp?
Some ideas: Eyyüp Fakih; Duhan Eyyüp; Eyyüp Abdulkadir.
Famous people named Eyyüp?
Notable people named Eyyüp include Eyyüp Kadir İnan, Eyyüp Hasan Uğur, Eyyüp Cenap Gülpınar.
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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