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Ayouba

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Pronounced ah-YOO-bah /ɑːˈjuː.bə/Medium

Meaning: A West African form of Ayyub (Job), a prophet honored in Islam and the Bible; the name is traditionally linked to 'return; repentance' and to patience. Noted respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A prophet's name: Ayouba is the West African Ayyub (Job) (said 'ah-YOO-bah'). Storied and rooted.

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Origin MediumArabic, West African

MeaningA West African form of Ayyub (Job), a prophet honored in Islam and the Bible; the name is traditionally linked to 'return; repentance' and to patience. Noted respectfully.

History & Origin

Ayouba is a West African form of Ayyub, the prophet Job, revered in Islam and the Bible for his patience. Traditionally linked to 'return; repentance,' it reads storied and rooted -- rare in the U.S. (said 'ah-YOO-bah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in West African Muslim families. Rare, storied, and rooted.

Did you know? Ayouba is a West African form of Ayyub (Job), a prophet honored in Islam and the Bible -- a name tied to patience and 'return; repentance' (said 'ah-YOO-bah').

Overall data confidence 48%

References -- Ayouba — West African Ayyub (Job); prophet; noted respectfully

Variations

AyyubAyoubAyuba

Nicknames

AyoOuba

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ayouba mean?

Ayouba is a West African form of Ayyub (Job), a prophet honored in Islam and the Bible.

How do you pronounce Ayouba?

It's said ah-YOO-bah /ɑːˈjuː.bə/ -- three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ayouba a boy or girl name?

Ayouba is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Ayouba?

Ayouba is an extremely rare, newly emerging name in the U.S.