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أَيُّوب
Ayyub
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“Repentant; persevering.”
About Ayyub
Ayyub is a Muslim baby boy's name meaning "repentant; persevering", an Arabic name carried for centuries across the Muslim world.
Name of the Prophet Ayyub (peace be upon him), known for his patience through trial.
Spellings of Ayyub
أَيُّوب is one name, written in Latin letters in more than one way. Every spelling below is the same name.
| Spelling | Births in England and Wales, 2025 | Births in France, 2016 to 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Ayyubthe spelling used on this page | 124 | 40 |
| Ayoub | 36 | 6,915 |
Babies registered with exactly that spelling. England and Wales: Office for National Statistics, 2025 (the list covers names given to 3 or more babies). France: INSEE Fichier des prénoms, 2016 to 2025 added together (INSEE rounds each yearly count to the nearest 5).
Origin
Origin
Arabic
Gender
Boy
In the Qur’an
Surah 38 : Ayah 41
وَاذْكُرْ عَبْدَنَا أَيُّوبَ إِذْ نَادَىٰ رَبَّهُ أَنِّي مَسَّنِيَ الشَّيْطَانُ بِنُصْبٍ وَعَذَابٍ
“And remember Our servant Ayyub, when he called to his Lord, "Indeed, Satan has touched me with hardship and torment."”
Ayyub appears in the Qur'an directly, as in the verse above.
Across history
Who has carried Ayyub before.
- The Prophet Ayyub (peace be upon him)
How to say it
Stressed syllable in capitals
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Common questions about Ayyub
- What does the name Ayyub mean?
- Ayyub (أَيُّوب) means "Repentant; persevering". Name of the Prophet Ayyub (peace be upon him), known for his patience through trial.
- Is Ayyub a name from the Qur'an?
- Yes. Ayyub appears in the Qur'an, in Surah 38, Ayah 41. The verse is on this page with its English meaning.
- Is Ayyub a boy or a girl name?
- Ayyub is traditionally a boy's name.
- Where does the name Ayyub come from?
- Ayyub is an Arabic name.
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