Is Ayoob an Arabic name? What does it mean? Read on to find out more, including the meaning of the name Ayoob, its origin, pronunciation and if relevant, popularity.
What does Ayoob mean in Arabic?
Ayoob means the name of a prophet who is called ‘Job’ in the Hebrew Bible..
Ayoob was the name of one of the prophets in Islam and is mentioned four times in the Quran (3:81, 4:163, 6:84, 21:83). According to ibn Kathir, the prophet Ayoob was a wealthy man with land, cattle and many children, however he lost everything when he became afflicted with a ravaging skin disease. After many years of suffering, he remained faithful to God and did not waver in his dedication to his religion and God cured him of his disease.
Ayoob is a male name.
How to write Ayoob in Arabic:
Ayoob is written as ايوب
How to pronounce Ayoob:
Ayoob is pronounced .
Spelling variations of Ayoob
Ayub, Ayoub