Ayyub

Meaning: The name Ayyub is of Arabic and Hebrew origin. The word “Ayyūb” (أيّوب) is the Arabic form of the Hebrew name “Iyov” (אִיּוֹב — Iyyov). In Hebrew, it means “one who repents,” “who feels remorse,” or “who turns back.” In Arabic, it comes from the root “āba” (آبَ), meaning “to return, to repent,” and carries the sense of “penitent, patient, steadfast.” In Islamic tradition, Prophet Ayyub (peace be upon him) is known as a symbol of patience and faith, who endured severe trials with gratitude to Allah. Therefore, the name Ayyub means “a repentant, patient, faithful, and devoted person.”

Origin: Arabic names