Boy name
Yakob name meaning
“heel holder”
Yakob is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, traditionally linked to the meaning “heel holder.” It comes from Yaʿaqov, associated with Hebrew ʿaqev, meaning “heel,” in the account of Jacob’s birth. Yakob is a variant of Yakub or Jacob, sharing the same Hebrew source.
What does Yakob mean?
Heel holder
In Indonesian: pemegang tumit
Origin and cultural usage of Yakob
Yakob is a variant of Yakub or Jacob, from Hebrew Yaʿaqov. The name is traditionally linked to ʿaqev, 'heel', in the account of Jacob's birth.
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Name combinations with Yakob
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Yakob, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Yakob: heel holder
- Ezra: help or assistance
- Naftali: my wrestling or my struggle
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Meaning of each word
- Yakob: heel holder
- Melky: my king
- Davit: beloved, dearly loved
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Yakob Leander
Meaning of each word
- Yakob: heel holder
- Leander: lion-like man
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Meaning of each word
- Kornelis: associated with a horn
- Yakob: heel holder
- Dennis: belonging to Dionysus
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Yakob Naftali
Meaning of each word
- Yakob: heel holder
- Naftali: my wrestling or my struggle
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Meaning of each word
- Yakob: heel holder
- Theodore: gift from God
- Heronimus: a sacred name
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How to pronounce Yakob
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦪꦏꦺꦴꦧ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮚᮊᮧᮘ᮪ |
Is Yakob a boy’s name?
Yes, Yakob is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Yakob ranks #2,128 among boy names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Yakob
Famous people named Yakob
- Yakob Aimbaru · b. 1995
- Yakob Bannesi · b. 1962
- Yakob Forki · b. 1983
- Yakob Mohsin · b. 1947
- Yakob Purwanto
- Yakob Weremba · b. 1979
- Yakob Yenu · b. 1981
FAQ about the name Yakob
What is the meaning of Yakob?
Yakob means heel holder. Yakob is a variant of Yakub or Jacob, from Hebrew Yaʿaqov. The name is traditionally linked to ʿaqev, 'heel', in the account of Jacob's birth.
Is Yakob a boy’s name?
Yes, Yakob is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Yakob?
Yakob is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Yakob have?
Yakob has 2 syllables (Ya-kob) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Yakob?
Yakob ranks #2,128 among boy names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Yakob?
Some ideas: Yakob Ezra Naftali; Yakob Melky Davit; Yakob Leander.
Famous people named Yakob?
Notable people named Yakob include Yakob Aimbaru, Yakob Bannesi, Yakob Forki.
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