Eyoab

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Eyoab Pronunciation

Eyoab is pronounced ee-YOH-ahb /iˈjoʊ.ɑb/Medium

Meaning: Ethiopian (Amharic) form of Job/Iyob — from Hebrew Iyyov, 'persecuted, hated' (the patient sufferer of scripture)Medium

In 30 seconds: The patient one: Eyoab is the Ethiopian Job — the steadfast sufferer of scripture. Devout, strong, and warm.

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Origin MediumHebrew, Amharic

MeaningEthiopian (Amharic) form of Job/Iyob — from Hebrew Iyyov, 'persecuted, hated' (the patient sufferer of scripture)

U.S. rank (2024)#4736 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births21 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 123

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Eyoab is an Ethiopian (Amharic) form of Job/Iyob — from Hebrew Iyyov, 'persecuted, hated' (the patient sufferer who held his faith). A devout, strong name across Ethiopia.

In the U.S. it appears in Ethiopian families. Rare, the-patient-sufferer at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Job (Iyyov) means 'persecuted, hated' in Hebrew — the patient man who kept his faith through suffering; Eyoab is the Ethiopian form, devout and strong.

Overall data confidence 72%

References — Iyob / Job — Ethiopian form

Variations

IyobJobEyob

Nicknames

Eyo

Themes & Styles

Hebrew Biblical Amharic

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Eyoab?

Eyoab is pronounced ee-YOH-ahb (/iˈjoʊ.ɑb/). Press play above to hear Eyoab said aloud.

How do you say Eyoab?

Eyoab is said ee-YOH-ahb (/iˈjoʊ.ɑb/). Press play above to hear Eyoab said aloud.

What does the name Eyoab mean?

Eyoab is the Ethiopian Job — Hebrew 'persecuted, hated' (the patient sufferer).

Is Eyoab a boy or girl name?

Eyoab is a boy's name.

How popular is Eyoab?

Eyoab is a rare name in the U.S.