Boy name
Yakub name meaning
“heel-holder; traditionally, supplanter”
Yakub is a masculine name traditionally interpreted as heel-holder or supplanter. It is an Indonesian form of Arabic Yaʿqūb, ultimately rooted in Hebrew Yaʿaqov. Known in the Bible and the Quran, it has the variant Yaqub; its connection with the Hebrew word for heel is traditional.
What does Yakub mean?
Heel-holder; traditionally, supplanter
In Indonesian: pemegang tumit; secara tradisional, pengganti
Origin and cultural usage of Yakub
An Indonesian form of Arabic Yaʿqūb, ultimately from Hebrew Yaʿaqov. It is known in the Bible and the Quran; the connection with the Hebrew word for heel is a traditional interpretation.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic, Hebrew |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic, Christian |
| In Islamic history | The 25 Prophets |
| Starts with | Y · Ya |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Yakub in Islam and the Quran
Yakub appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS Al-Baqarah [2]: 132 and QS Yusuf [12]: 6.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Yakub
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Yakub, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Yakub: heel-holder; traditionally, supplanter
- Ikhwanul: brothers, male siblings
- Taufiqur: assistance toward success
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Meaning of each word
- Yakub: heel-holder; traditionally, supplanter
- Fathoni: intelligent, perceptive
- Ahsan: better, best
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Yakub Adila
Meaning of each word
- Yakub: heel-holder; traditionally, supplanter
- Adila: just, impartial
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Meaning of each word
- Zaidan: increase, abundant growth
- Yakub: heel-holder; traditionally, supplanter
- Tamami: perfection, completeness
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Yakub Rifat
Meaning of each word
- Yakub: heel-holder; traditionally, supplanter
- Rifat: eminence, high standing
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Meaning of each word
- Yakub: heel-holder; traditionally, supplanter
- Alfajar: the first light of dawn
- Bachir: bearer of glad tidings
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How to pronounce Yakub
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /jakub/ |
| Arabic script | يعقوب |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦪꦏꦸꦧ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮚᮊᮥᮘ᮪ |
Is Yakub a boy’s name?
Yes, Yakub is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Yakub ranks #1,178 among boy names in our data sample (17 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Yakub
Famous people named Yakub
- Ya'kub Ks · b. 1962
- Yakub · b. 1962
- Yakub Benyamin Menggo · b. 1969
- Yakub Bobo · b. 1966
- Yakub Dedy Karyawan
- Yakub Hamzah
FAQ about the name Yakub
What is the meaning of Yakub?
Yakub means heel-holder; traditionally, supplanter. An Indonesian form of Arabic Yaʿqūb, ultimately from Hebrew Yaʿaqov. It is known in the Bible and the Quran; the connection with the Hebrew word for heel is a traditional interpretation.
Is Yakub a boy’s name?
Yes, Yakub is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Yakub?
Yakub is of Arabic and Hebrew origin.
Is the name Yakub in the Quran?
Yakub appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS Al-Baqarah [2]: 132 and QS Yusuf [12]: 6.
How many syllables does Yakub have?
Yakub has 2 syllables (Ya-kub) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Yakub?
Yakub ranks #1,178 among boy names in our data sample (17 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Yakub?
Other spellings: Yaqub.
What full names go well with Yakub?
Some ideas: Yakub Ikhwanul Taufiqur; Yakub Fathoni Ahsan; Yakub Adila.
Famous people named Yakub?
Notable people named Yakub include Ya'kub Ks, Yakub, Yakub Benyamin Menggo.
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