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Ayub

Boy · Arabic · Short name

Meaning
afflicted, repentant, or one who returns to God
Pronunciation
AY-UB
Origin
Arabic

The Arabic form of the Hebrew name Job, referring to the prophet known for his patience.

Popularity
Common in United Kingdom (2025)

Popularity: Lucky Stork Stage 1 Expansion, 2025

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Languages in use: Arabic, Hebrew

Commonly used in: Middle East, South Asia

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Lucky Stork Stage 1 Expansion, 5,000 New Names and Gender Dataset (2025). Last verified 2026-08-29.

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