Hiob is the German and Polish form of the biblical name Job.EtymologyThe name originates from the Hebrew אִיּוֹב (ʾIyyov), which means "persecuted, hated". The Latin form Iob was borrowed via Greek, and the initial H- in Hiob arose in Medieval Latin as a spelling variant to ensure the following i was pronounced as a vowel rather than a semivowel.Cultural and Linguistic ContextIn German-speaking regions, the name is strongly associated with the biblical figure of Job, a righteous man who endured severe trials. The name is less common than in earlier centuries but remains familiar through religious and literary references. Two well-known German derivations are Hiobsbotschaft (literally "Job's message," meaning "bad news") and Hiobsgeduld ("Job's patience"), both rooted in the story of Job's suffering and perseverance.Related Forms in Other LanguagesThe name also appears in other linguistic traditions: Ayoub in Persian, Ayub in Urdu, Ayyub in Quranic Arabic, Eyob in Tigrinya, Iob in Biblical Latin, and Job in Dutch and English.Meaning: "persecuted, hated"Origin: German, Polish form of JobType: Biblical, masculine first nameUsage Regions: Germany, Poland, Central Europe