Muslim boy name
Ayyub: name meaning
أيوب
“Returning (to God), patient”
BoyGender
Hebrew / ArabicOrigin
YesIn the Qur'an
The Prophet Ayyub (Job), the example of patience.
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged giving children good names with good meanings, and changed names whose meanings were bad. Many families also follow the sunnah of the aqiqah on the seventh day, when the baby is named.
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Questions
What does Ayyub mean?
Ayyub (أيوب) means "Returning (to God), patient". It is a Hebrew / Arabic name for a boy.
Is Ayyub a Muslim name?
Yes. Ayyub is used by Muslims around the world. The Prophet Ayyub (Job), the example of patience.
Is Ayyub mentioned in the Qur'an?
Yes. The Prophet Ayyub (Job), the example of patience.