Find out how popular the first name Eyob has been for the last 30 years (from 1994 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Eyob by gender

Based on the last 30 years of data, Eyob is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 11 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Eyob.

The history of the first name Eyob

The name Eyob has its origins in the Semitic languages, specifically Ge'ez, the ancient language of Ethiopia and Eritrea. It is the Ethiopian form of the Hebrew name Iyov, which is the name of the biblical figure Job from the Book of Job in the Old Testament.

In the Book of Job, Iyov (or Job) is a righteous man who endures immense suffering and trials, but remains faithful to God. His name is believed to be derived from the Hebrew root word "ayav," meaning "to be hostile" or "to be an enemy," potentially referring to his struggles against adversity.

The earliest recorded use of the name Eyob can be traced back to the 4th century AD in the Ge'ez language and Ethiopian Christianity. The Ethiopic version of the Book of Job, known as the "Kebre Negest" or the "Book of Kings," features the name Eyob prominently.

One of the most famous historical figures with the name Eyob was Eyob, a 14th-century Ethiopian monk and religious leader. He is revered as a saint in the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church and is known for his role in promoting the spread of Christianity in the region.

Another notable figure was Eyob II, an Ethiopian Emperor who reigned from 1603 to 1604. He is known for his brief but turbulent reign during a period of civil unrest and conflict in the Ethiopian Empire.

In the 15th century, there was a prominent Ethiopian scholar and historian named Eyob, who wrote extensively on the history and culture of Ethiopia. His works, such as the "Kebre Negest" and the "Fetha Negest" (the law book of the Ethiopian Empire), are considered important historical documents.

The name Eyob also appears in other religious texts and historical records from the region, including the Qur'an, where it is spelled as "Ayyub." In the Islamic tradition, Ayyub is revered as a prophet and is associated with patience and perseverance in the face of adversity, much like the biblical Job.

Another notable figure with the name Eyob was Eyob, a 17th-century Ethiopian painter and artist who is known for his religious artwork and frescoes in churches and monasteries throughout the country.

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