Boy name
Jacobus name meaning
“one who grasps the heel”
Jacobus is a masculine Latin name commonly linked to the meaning one who grasps the heel. It derives from Hebrew Ya‘aqov through the Greek form Iakōbos. The meaning follows the name’s traditional connection with the Hebrew word for heel in the biblical story of Jacob.
What does Jacobus mean?
One who grasps the heel
In Indonesian: yang memegang tumit
Origin and cultural usage of Jacobus
The Latin form of Hebrew Ya‘aqov through Greek Iakōbos. It is traditionally connected with the Hebrew word for heel in the biblical story of Jacob.
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Name combinations with Jacobus
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Jacobus, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Jacobus: one who grasps the heel
- Xavier: a new house
- Pilipus: lover of horses
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Meaning of each word
- Jacobus: one who grasps the heel
- Yosep: may God add
- Linus: flax plant or linen fibre
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Jacobus Leonard
Meaning of each word
- Jacobus: one who grasps the heel
- Leonard: brave as a lion
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Meaning of each word
- Natalis: relating to birth
- Jacobus: one who grasps the heel
- Marcel: diminutive form of Marcus
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Jacobus Michael
Meaning of each word
- Jacobus: one who grasps the heel
- Michael: who is like God?
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Meaning of each word
- Jacobus: one who grasps the heel
- Theodore: gift from God
- Ezer: help, assistance
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How to pronounce Jacobus
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗꦕꦺꦴꦧꦸꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮏᮎᮧᮘᮥᮞ᮪ |
Is Jacobus a boy’s name?
Yes, Jacobus is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Jacobus ranks #1,146 among boy names in our data sample (17 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Jacobus
Famous people named Jacobus
- Jacobus Luna · b. 1941
- Jacobus Perviddya Solossa · b. 1948
- Jacobus Djari
- Jacobus Dwihartanto · b. 1960
- Jacobus Jemmy Tjia · b. 1964
- Jacobus K. Padang · b. 1955
- Jacobus Kamarlo Mayong Padang · b. 1955
- Jacobus L. Salim
- Jacobus Ronald Mawuntu · b. 1960
- Jacobus S A Lamerkabel · b. 1963
- Jacobus Wilson Mosse · b. 1959
- Jacobus Woff · b. 1939
FAQ about the name Jacobus
What is the meaning of Jacobus?
Jacobus means one who grasps the heel. The Latin form of Hebrew Ya‘aqov through Greek Iakōbos. It is traditionally connected with the Hebrew word for heel in the biblical story of Jacob.
Is Jacobus a boy’s name?
Yes, Jacobus is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Jacobus?
Jacobus is of Hebrew, Greek and Latin origin.
How many syllables does Jacobus have?
Jacobus has 3 syllables (Ja-co-bus) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Jacobus?
Jacobus ranks #1,146 among boy names in our data sample (17 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Jacobus?
Some ideas: Jacobus Xavier Pilipus; Jacobus Yosep Linus; Jacobus Leonard.
Famous people named Jacobus?
Notable people named Jacobus include Jacobus Luna, Jacobus Perviddya Solossa, Jacobus Djari.
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