The one who calls, invites, or calls out
Pronunciation: ah-YOOB
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Ayoub is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "The one who calls". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: ah-YOOB. Lucky number: 6. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Translation
عايوب
بالعمومی، عالمی، نبی، اللہ کا نبی، اللہ کا نبی
Source Language
Arabic is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.
عايوب
أصل النسب العالي، رجل نبي، نبي الله، اسم من اسماء الله الحسنى
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
ah-YOOB
IPA
/ˈɑː.juːb/
Origin
Root Origin
Arabic
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
6
Lucky Day
Friday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
Life Path Number
2
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Traditional Islamic naming context — Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture
Historical Usage
Ayoub is believed to be the same person as the biblical Job in the Old Testament. The story of Job is one of the most ancient and enduring in all of literature. It is a tale of suffering and endurance, and the rewards of faith and righteousness. Job, a man of great wealth and blessings, is tested by God and loses everything he possesses, including his health. He remains steadfast in his faith and is eventually rewarded with all his blessings restored and even more.
Antiquity, circa 2000 BCE
The Islamic name Ayoub is derived from the Arabic word 'Ayoub' which means 'Job'. This name is popular among Arabs, and is mentioned in the Quran (Ayub in Arabic). The story of Ayoub is a part of the Islamic prophetic tradition, and is similar to the biblical account of Job. Ayoub is described as a righteous man who was tested by God, and was rewarded with his losses being restored.
Islamic Golden Age (7th-13th centuries CE)
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Ayoub
high, noble, prophet, Allah's prophet, Allah's messenger
عايوب
بالعمومی، عالمی، نبی، اللہ کا نبی، اللہ کا نبی
عايوب
أصل النسب العالي، رجل نبي، نبي الله، اسم من اسماء الله الحسنى
अयूब
अध्यात्मिक, उच्च, नबी, अल्लाह का नबी, अल्लाह का नबी
عيوب
عالي، نبی، الله کي نبی، الله کي نبی
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