Boy name
Yakobus name meaning
“one who holds the heel”
Yakobus is a masculine name commonly linked to the meaning one who holds the heel. It comes from Latin Iacobus through Greek Iakōbos, ultimately from Hebrew Yaʿaqov. The meaning follows the traditional connection with Hebrew ʿaqev, meaning heel, in the account of Jacob's birth.
What does Yakobus mean?
One who holds the heel
In Indonesian: yang memegang bagian tumit
Origin and cultural usage of Yakobus
From Latin Iacobus through Greek Iakōbos, ultimately Hebrew Yaʿaqov. The name is traditionally linked to ʿaqev, meaning heel, in the account of Jacob's birth.
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Name combinations with Yakobus
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Yakobus, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Yakobus: one who holds the heel
- Fransisco: French, from France
- Juan: God is gracious
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Meaning of each word
- Yakobus: one who holds the heel
- Marcos: associated with Mars
- Julian: belonging to the family of Julius
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Yakobus Petra
Meaning of each word
- Yakobus: one who holds the heel
- Petra: stone, rock
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Meaning of each word
- Pilipus: lover of horses
- Yakobus: one who holds the heel
- Maykel: who is like God?
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Yakobus Gian
Meaning of each word
- Yakobus: one who holds the heel
- Gian: God is gracious
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Meaning of each word
- Yakobus: one who holds the heel
- Manuel: God is with us
- Theodore: gift from God
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How to pronounce Yakobus
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦪꦏꦺꦴꦧꦸꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮚᮊᮧᮘᮥᮞ᮪ |
Is Yakobus a boy’s name?
Yes, Yakobus is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Yakobus ranks #1,061 among boy names in our data sample (19 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Yakobus
Famous people named Yakobus
- Yakobus Jacki Uly · b. 1952
- Yakobus Britai
- Yakobus Dumupa
- Yakobus Marjuki · b. 1963
- Yakobus Britay · b. 1979
- Yakobus Bulo · b. 1959
- Yakobus Busiri Wally · b. 1981
- Yakobus Dingum Sudi Yanto · b. 1980
- Yakobus Jagong
- Yakobus Jagong · b. 1965
- Yakobus Jekson Weremba · b. 1979
- Yakobus Kolo Meko · b. 1986
FAQ about the name Yakobus
What is the meaning of Yakobus?
Yakobus means one who holds the heel. From Latin Iacobus through Greek Iakōbos, ultimately Hebrew Yaʿaqov. The name is traditionally linked to ʿaqev, meaning heel, in the account of Jacob's birth.
Is Yakobus a boy’s name?
Yes, Yakobus is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Yakobus?
Yakobus is of Hebrew, Greek and Latin origin.
How many syllables does Yakobus have?
Yakobus has 3 syllables (Ya-ko-bus) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Yakobus?
Yakobus ranks #1,061 among boy names in our data sample (19 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Yakobus?
Some ideas: Yakobus Fransisco Juan; Yakobus Marcos Julian; Yakobus Petra.
Famous people named Yakobus?
Notable people named Yakobus include Yakobus Jacki Uly, Yakobus Britai, Yakobus Dumupa.
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