Boy name
Yacob name meaning
“heel-holder; traditionally, supplanter”
Yacob is a masculine name of Hebrew origin commonly linked to the meaning heel-holder, or traditionally supplanter. A spelling variant of Jacob, it derives from Yaʿaqov. The biblical account connects the name with ʿaqev, meaning heel, while its historical etymology remains uncertain.
What does Yacob mean?
Heel-holder; traditionally, supplanter
In Indonesian: pemegang tumit; secara tradisional, pengganti
Origin and cultural usage of Yacob
A spelling variant of Jacob, from Hebrew Yaʿaqov. The biblical account connects it with ʿaqev, heel, though its historical etymology is not fully certain.
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Name combinations with Yacob
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Yacob, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Yacob: heel-holder; traditionally, supplanter
- Jonathan: God has given
- Stevano: crown, victory wreath
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Meaning of each word
- Yacob: heel-holder; traditionally, supplanter
- Andrei: manly, brave
- Marco: associated with Mars
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Yacob Ezra
Meaning of each word
- Yacob: heel-holder; traditionally, supplanter
- Ezra: help or assistance
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Meaning of each word
- Josua: the Lord is salvation
- Yacob: heel-holder; traditionally, supplanter
- Marco: associated with Mars
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Yacob Tinus
Meaning of each word
- Yacob: heel-holder; traditionally, supplanter
- Tinus: of Mars; great, venerable
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Meaning of each word
- Yacob: heel-holder; traditionally, supplanter
- Marcel: diminutive form of Marcus
- Bastian: one from Sebaste
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How to pronounce Yacob
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦪꦕꦺꦴꦧ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮚᮎᮧᮘ᮪ |
Is Yacob a boy’s name?
Yes, Yacob is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Yacob ranks #1,177 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 Yacob
Famous people named Yacob
- Yacob Dethan
- Yacob Ingratubun · b. 1964
- Yacob Palung · b. 1969
- Yacob Rumansara · b. 1963
- Yacob Timisela
- Yacob Yapen · b. 1961
FAQ about the name Yacob
What is the meaning of Yacob?
Yacob means heel-holder; traditionally, supplanter. A spelling variant of Jacob, from Hebrew Yaʿaqov. The biblical account connects it with ʿaqev, heel, though its historical etymology is not fully certain.
Is Yacob a boy’s name?
Yes, Yacob is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Yacob?
Yacob is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Yacob have?
Yacob has 2 syllables (Ya-cob) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Yacob?
Yacob ranks #1,177 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 Yacob?
Some ideas: Yacob Jonathan Stevano; Yacob Andrei Marco; Yacob Ezra.
Famous people named Yacob?
Notable people named Yacob include Yacob Dethan, Yacob Ingratubun, Yacob Palung.
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