Ijob

Ijob is a biblical name for boys, rooted in Akkadian and Ancient Hebrew. Translated, the name literally means 'the persecuted' or 'the hated' and is derived from the Ancient Hebrew word ʾiyyōḇ (אִיּוֹב), which carries these meanings.

What does the name Ijob mean?

Ijob is a biblical name for boys with origins in Akkadian and Ancient Hebrew. The literal translation of the name is 'the persecuted' or 'the hated', derived from the Ancient Hebrew term ʾiyyōḇ (אִיּוֹב). In a religious context, it is also interpreted as 'Where is the (divine) father?' or 'Where is my father?', stemming from the Ancient Hebrew elements ei (אֵי) for 'where' and ʾôb (אב) for 'the father'. Ijob represents the ecumenical form of the name. Job, the central figure in the Book of Job in the Old Testament, is described there as a blessed man tested by God who lives righteously and holds fast to God. In Islam, he is regarded as a prophet. Colloquially, the term 'Job's message' is often used for bad news. Other variants of the name include Iob, Job, Joby, Jobin, Joben, Hiob, Giobbe, Ayoub, Ayyub, and Eyüp.

Where does the name Ijob come from?

The name Ijob has its roots in Akkadian and Ancient Hebrew and means 'Where is my father?'.

How do you pronounce Ijob?

The pronunciation of Ijob is both monosyllabic and disyllabic and has a compact structure. In German, the name is typically pronounced as 'I-job' [ˈiːjɔp], which creates a clear and slightly tense sound. The 'j' adds a subtle movement to the sound, while the 'b' at the end provides a firm closure. This makes Ijob appear simple, distinctive, and radiates a calm, biblical depth.

When is the name day of Ijob?

Ijob celebrates his name day on May 9 and 10.

Popularity

In Germany, Ijob is a rather rare name. It has not appeared in German name statistics so far. In Austria, it reached its highest ranking at 674th place in the name charts in 1998. From 1984 to 2024, Ijob was given less than 10 times in Austria, placing it at 6,220th. However, in the last ten years, the name has not been used there.