Boy name
Yaqub name meaning
“heel-holder; traditionally, supplanter”
Yaqub is a masculine name commonly linked to the meaning heel-holder or, traditionally, supplanter. It is an Indonesian form of Arabic Yaʿqūb, ultimately from Hebrew Yaʿaqov. Yakub is a spelling variant. The name appears in the Bible and the Quran, and its connection with the heel is a traditional interpretation.
What does Yaqub mean?
Heel-holder; traditionally, supplanter
In Indonesian: pemegang tumit; secara tradisional, pengganti
Origin and cultural usage of Yaqub
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.
Yaqub in Islam and the Quran
Yaqub 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 Yaqub
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Yaqub, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Yaqub: heel-holder; traditionally, supplanter
- Muhamat: much praised
- Faza: to win, succeed
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Meaning of each word
- Yaqub: heel-holder; traditionally, supplanter
- Zulfikar: name of the sword associated with Ali
- Mustopo: the chosen one
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Yaqub Zacky
Meaning of each word
- Yaqub: heel-holder; traditionally, supplanter
- Zacky: pure, virtuous
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Meaning of each word
- Reyhan: fragrant basil plant
- Yaqub: heel-holder; traditionally, supplanter
- Ikram: honoring, respectful treatment
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Yaqub Fariz
Meaning of each word
- Yaqub: heel-holder; traditionally, supplanter
- Fariz: one who distinguishes or sorts
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Yaqub Mugni Rahmatullah
Meaning of each word
- Yaqub: heel-holder; traditionally, supplanter
- Mugni: one who grants sufficiency
- Rahmatullah: mercy from Allah
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How to pronounce Yaqub
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /jakub/ |
| Arabic script | يعقوب |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦪꦏꦸꦧ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮚᮋᮥᮘ᮪ |
Is Yaqub a boy’s name?
Yes, Yaqub is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Yaqub ranks #4,733 among boy names in our data sample (4 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 Yaqub
Famous people named Yaqub
- Moh. Yaqub Bin Suyuti
FAQ about the name Yaqub
What is the meaning of Yaqub?
Yaqub 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 Yaqub a boy’s name?
Yes, Yaqub is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Yaqub?
Yaqub is of Arabic and Hebrew origin.
Is the name Yaqub in the Quran?
Yaqub appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS Al-Baqarah [2]: 132 and QS Yusuf [12]: 6.
How many syllables does Yaqub have?
Yaqub has 2 syllables (Ya-qub) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Yaqub?
Yaqub ranks #4,733 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Yaqub?
Other spellings: Yakub.
What full names go well with Yaqub?
Some ideas: Yaqub Muhamat Faza; Yaqub Zulfikar Mustopo; Yaqub Zacky.
Famous people named Yaqub?
Notable people named Yaqub include Moh. Yaqub Bin Suyuti.
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