Day of Saint Job, May 10. Names for children

Job is a name for a child of Hebrew origin which means 'the persecuted'. It is a name of exceptional beauty for its simplicity and the relaxing evocations it transmits. Although it is not one of the most frequent names, its use is not strange or outdated, but it brings a distinguished and original t

Job is a name for a child of Hebrew origin which means 'the persecuted'. It is a name of exceptional beauty for its simplicity and the relaxing evocations it transmits.

Although it is not one of the most frequent names, its use is not strange or outdated, but it brings a distinguished and original touch. He celebrates his name day on May 10, which is the day of Saint Job .Curiosities about the name Job

By the meaning of his name, Job has a calm and quiet character that inspires confidence and loyalty. That calm does not prevent him from being decisive at key moments, something that together with his clever intelligence and intuition make him easily a true leader. In addition, Job is a family person who is not afraid to take on responsibilities.

The name Job is known throughout the world thanks to

the biblical tradition . We know some variants like the Dutch Baan, the Czech Prace or the Italian Giobbe. In any case, we are facing one of those traditional names that are gaining popularity in recent times for its simplicity and forcefulness.It may help you to choose the name of your baby to know the biblical character that popularized him until he converted the name Job into an emblem of patience. We speak of Job, a pious man who fought tenaciously against the devil and whose story is told in the 'Book of Job' of the Old Testament.

Since then, Job is a name that inspires confidence and confidence and we know the Canadian botanist Job Kuijt, the Dutch politician Job Cohen or the singer Job González. In addition, we find the novel 'Job, romance of a simple man' by Joseph Roth, inspired by the life of the Saint.

To know the origin and meaning of other names that celebrate their saint in the month of September, consult our calendar of the names of May Saints. You will find all the curiosities related to the name and date of your name day.

And also, we have the most complete guide of names for babies of boys and girls. Here you will find all the names for babies arranged alphabetically to know their origin and meaning.

Laura Vélez

. Editor of Guiainfantil.com