Eyüp (name)

Eyüp is a male first name.

Origin and Meaning

Eyüp is a Turkish male first name of Arab origin. The name corresponds to the biblical Job and is awarded in memory of Abu Ayyub al - Ansari, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad, who died probably during the first siege of Constantinople Opel ( 674-678 ) and his grave is located in the homonymous district of Istanbul. Referring to the story of Job, the name is also seen as a symbol of patience and humility.

Bearers of the name

  • Eyüp Kadri Ataoğlu (* 1987), the Turkish football player
  • Eyüp Can ( born 1964 ), Turkish Boxer
  • Eyüp Karagöbek (* 1989), Turkish cyclist
  • Eyüp Kaymakçı ( b. 1981 ), the Turkish football player
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