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Ayyub

/AH-yub/Fulani & Hausa · a boy’s name

A prophet’s name, associated with patience and steadfastness

In Fulani

How to say it
AH-yub
Given to
Boys
Used in
Nigeria, Senegal, Guinea, Mali
How common
uncommon

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

AyyubAyyoub

In Hausa

How to say it
EYE-yoob
Given to
Boys
Used in
Nigeria, Niger
How common
common

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

AyyubAyub