Job

Job Meaning & Origin

About Job
The name "Job" is of Hebrew origin and its meaning is often interpreted as "persecuted" or "afflicted." It is derived from the biblical character Job, who endured immense suffering and loss but remained steadfast in his faith. The name Job has come to symbolize resilience, endurance, and unwavering faith in the face of adversity.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Job are male.

Job Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 17.54% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JP
🗽 NYSIIS
JA
🔊 Soundex
J010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH AA1 B
🌐 IPA
/ʤɑb/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JP', 'AP')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
J100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Job in Braille

Here's how to represent Job in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Job in braille

How to Spell the Name Job in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Job using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Job in sign language

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