What Does the Name Job Mean
The name Job comes from Biblical roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Job below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Job Name Meaning
Biblical, DutchFrom the Hebrew name אִיּוֹב ('Iyyov) which means "persecuted, hated". In the Book of Job in the Old Testament he is a righteous man who is tested by God, enduring many tragedies and hardships while...
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