Giobbe is the Italian form of Job, derived from the Hebrew name ʾIyyov (אִיּוֹב), meaning "persecuted, hated" or possibly "where is my father?" In the Book of Job of the Hebrew Bible, Job is a righteous man whose faith is tested by Satan with God's permission, enduring the loss of his children, wealth, and health. Despite intense suffering, he remains steadfast, and God eventually restores his fortunes. This story has made Job a symbol of patient endurance in Judeo-Christian tradition. The Italian name follows the Latin tradition of rendering ʾIyyov as Iob, with a geminated -bb- reflecting standard Italian orthography. The stress on the first syllable distinguishes it from the common word giobbe (a plural form of 'job'). Giobbe appears in Italian translations of the Bible and is also used as a given name, traditionally among Catholics who venerate Saint Job as a patriarch. Notable Bearers Giobbe is not a common given name in modern Italy, but several historical figures have borne it: Giobbe Giudici (1706–1772), an Italian painter of the Baroque period active in GenoaGiobbe Mereu (1830–1882), an Italian sculptor and engraverGiobbe Russo, an Italian footballer playing as a forward in the 1940s–1950s Related Forms Giobbe is cognate to numerous forms in other languages: Ayoub in Arabic and Ayub in Urdu are used among Muslims, derived from the Quranic prophet Ayyub. The Polish Hiob and Dutch Job reflect similar etymological origins. The Tigrinya name Eyob is common in Ethiopia and Eritrea. Meaning: Persecuted, hatedOrigin: Hebrew → ItalianType: Given nameUsage: ItalianEndurance symbolism: From the biblical story