Boy name
Jakob name meaning
“heel holder”
Jakob is a masculine name commonly linked to the meaning “heel holder”, ultimately from Hebrew Ya'aqov. It is a European form of Jacob. Biblical interpretation connects the source name with the heel, and this traditional association provides the basis for the meaning attached to the form Jakob.
What does Jakob mean?
Heel holder
In Indonesian: pemegang tumit
Origin and cultural usage of Jakob
A European form of Jacob, from Hebrew Ya'aqov. Biblical interpretation connects it with the heel.
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 Jakob
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Jakob, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Jakob: heel holder
- Maykel: who is like God?
- Silverius: of the forest
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Meaning of each word
- Jakob: heel holder
- Yoksan: catcher, trapper
- Eliezer: God is my help
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Jakob Yosia
Meaning of each word
- Jakob: heel holder
- Yosia: Yahweh supports or heals
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Meaning of each word
- Marco: associated with Mars
- Jakob: heel holder
- Xavier: a new house
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Jakob Marciano
Meaning of each word
- Jakob: heel holder
- Marciano: related to the name Marcius
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Meaning of each word
- Jakob: heel holder
- Siprianus: from the island of Cyprus
- Arsenius: manly, virile
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How to pronounce Jakob
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗꦏꦺꦴꦧ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮏᮊᮧᮘ᮪ |
Is Jakob a boy’s name?
Yes, Jakob is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Jakob ranks #4,127 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 Jakob
Famous people named Jakob
- Jakob Oetama · b. 1931
- Jakob Soemardjo · b. 1939
- Jakob Tobing · b. 1943
FAQ about the name Jakob
What is the meaning of Jakob?
Jakob means heel holder. A European form of Jacob, from Hebrew Ya'aqov. Biblical interpretation connects it with the heel.
Is Jakob a boy’s name?
Yes, Jakob is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Jakob?
Jakob is of European and Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Jakob have?
Jakob has 2 syllables (Ja-kob) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Jakob?
Jakob ranks #4,127 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 Jakob?
Some ideas: Jakob Maykel Silverius; Jakob Yoksan Eliezer; Jakob Yosia.
Famous people named Jakob?
Notable people named Jakob include Jakob Oetama, Jakob Soemardjo, Jakob Tobing.
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