Boy name
Jacub name meaning
“heel holder”
Jacub is a masculine name commonly linked to the meaning “heel holder” and the Hebrew name Ya'aqov. It is probably a spelling variant of Jacob found within European naming traditions. The connection with the heel comes from the traditional interpretation of the name in the biblical narrative.
What does Jacub mean?
Heel holder
In Indonesian: pemegang tumit
Origin and cultural usage of Jacub
Probably a spelling variant of Jacob, from Hebrew Ya'aqov. The name is traditionally linked to the word for heel in the biblical narrative.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Jacub
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Jacub, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Jacub: heel holder
- Kristian: follower of Christ
- Sebastian: from the city of Sebaste
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Meaning of each word
- Jacub: heel holder
- Marcel: diminutive form of Marcus
- Angelo: angel, messenger
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Jacub Laurence
Meaning of each word
- Jacub: heel holder
- Laurence: from Laurentum
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Meaning of each word
- Gideon: hewer, one who cuts down
- Jacub: heel holder
- Nehemia: God gives comfort
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Jacub Stephen
Meaning of each word
- Jacub: heel holder
- Stephen: crown, wreath of honor
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Meaning of each word
- Jacub: heel holder
- Eugenius: of noble birth
- Manuel: God is with us
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How to pronounce Jacub
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗꦕꦸꦧ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮏᮎᮥᮘ᮪ |
Is Jacub a boy’s name?
Yes, Jacub is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Jacub ranks #4,121 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Jacub
Famous people named Jacub
- Jacub Rais · b. 1928
- Jacub Zadrak Karel Matekohy · b. 1963
FAQ about the name Jacub
What is the meaning of Jacub?
Jacub means heel holder. Probably a spelling variant of Jacob, from Hebrew Ya'aqov. The name is traditionally linked to the word for heel in the biblical narrative.
Is Jacub a boy’s name?
Yes, Jacub is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Jacub?
Jacub is of Hebrew and European origin.
How many syllables does Jacub have?
Jacub has 2 syllables (Ja-cub) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Jacub?
Jacub ranks #4,121 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Jacub?
Some ideas: Jacub Kristian Sebastian; Jacub Marcel Angelo; Jacub Laurence.
Famous people named Jacub?
Notable people named Jacub include Jacub Rais, Jacub Zadrak Karel Matekohy.
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