Ejup
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- Name
- Ejup
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- Boy name
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The first name Ejup is an Albanian and Bosnian variant of Job, which has its origin in the biblical name Job. Translated into German, the name means 'the persecuted' or 'the hated', derived from the Ancient Hebrew term ʾiyyōḇ (אִיּוֹב), which means 'persecuted' or 'hated'.
What does the name Ejup mean?
Ejup, a boy's name, is the Albanian and Bosnian form of Job, which traces back to the biblical name Job. In German, this name means 'the persecuted' and 'the hated', derived from the Ancient Hebrew word ʾiyyōḇ (אִיּוֹב), which means 'persecuted' or 'hated'. Religiously, the name is also interpreted as 'Where is the (divine) father?' or 'Where is the father?', with origins in the Ancient Hebrew expressions ei (אֵי) for 'where' and ʾôb (אב) for 'the father'. Variations of the name include Ejub, Eyüp, Iob, Ijob, Joby, Jobin, Joben, Ayoub, and Giobbe.
Where does the name Ejup come from?
The name Ejup has its roots in Akkadian and Ancient Hebrew and means 'Where is the father?'. The Ancient Hebrew term ʾiyyōḇ (אִיּוֹב) stands for 'persecuted' or 'hated'.
How do you pronounce Ejup?
Ei-jup
When is the name day of Ejup?
The name day for Ejup falls on May 9th and 10th.
Popularity
In Germany, Ejup is a rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,488th on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best ranking was in 2006, when it reached 930th place. Over the past ten years, Ejup has been given as a first name about 10 times, placing it 6,380th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 7,533rd.
Nicknames & pet names
Ajup / Ej / Jup / Jupa / Jupe
Similar first names
Frequently asked questions about the name Ejup
What is the origin of the name Ejup?
Ejup has its roots in Akkadian and Ancient Hebrew and is used in the Albanian and Bosnian languages.
What does the name Ejup mean?
The name Ejup is the Albanian and Bosnian form of Job and means 'the persecuted' or 'the hated'. Religiously, it is also interpreted as 'Where is the father?'.
How popular is the name Ejup?
Ejup is relatively common in Albania and Bosnia, but has lower recognition outside these regions.