Unisex name
Yacub name meaning
“heel-holder, supplanter”
Yacub is a name used for both boys and girls, meaning ‘heel-holder’ or ‘supplanter’. It is a spelling variant of Yakub, from Arabic Yaʿqūb and ultimately Hebrew Yaʿaqov. The traditional explanation commonly links the Hebrew name to the word ‘heel’, providing the basis for its meaning.
What does Yacub mean?
Heel-holder, supplanter
In Indonesian: yang memegang tumit, pengganti
Origin and cultural usage of Yacub
A spelling variant of Yakub, from Arabic Yaʿqūb and ultimately Hebrew Yaʿaqov, traditionally associated with the word ‘heel’.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Yacub in Islam and the Quran
Yacub appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS Al-Baqarah [2]: 132.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Yacub
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Yacub, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Yacub: heel-holder, supplanter
- Hilmi: patient and forbearing
- Salihin: righteous and virtuous people
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Meaning of each word
- Yacub: heel-holder, supplanter
- Habib: beloved, dearly loved
- Amrul: affair, command
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Yacub Reza
Meaning of each word
- Yacub: heel-holder, supplanter
- Reza: contentment, willing acceptance
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Meaning of each word
- Fiqih: deep understanding of Islamic law
- Yacub: heel-holder, supplanter
- Misbahul: lamp; opening of a compound name
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Yacub Haekal
Meaning of each word
- Yacub: heel-holder, supplanter
- Haekal: large structure, bodily frame
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Yacub Arsya Hidayatullah
Meaning of each word
- Yacub: heel-holder, supplanter
- Arsya: throne
- Hidayatullah: guidance from God
How to pronounce Yacub
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /jatʃub/ |
| Arabic script | يعقوب |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦪꦕꦸꦧ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮚᮎᮥᮘ᮪ |
Is Yacub a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Yacub is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 71% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Yacub ranks #573 among unisex names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Yacub
Famous people named Yacub
- Tgk. H. Ya'cub
- Yacub Seradori Rumayomi · b. 1979
FAQ about the name Yacub
What is the meaning of Yacub?
Yacub means heel-holder, supplanter. A spelling variant of Yakub, from Arabic Yaʿqūb and ultimately Hebrew Yaʿaqov, traditionally associated with the word ‘heel’.
Is Yacub a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Yacub is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 71% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Yacub?
Yacub is of Arabic and Hebrew origin.
Is the name Yacub in the Quran?
Yacub appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS Al-Baqarah [2]: 132.
How many syllables does Yacub have?
Yacub has 2 syllables (Ya-cub) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Yacub?
Yacub ranks #573 among unisex names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Yacub?
Some ideas: Yacub Hilmi Salihin; Yacub Habib Amrul; Yacub Reza.
Famous people named Yacub?
Notable people named Yacub include Tgk. H. Ya'cub, Yacub Seradori Rumayomi.
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