Jaap

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Jaap is a Dutch short form of the name Jacob or Jacobus, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yaakov. It means "supplanter" or "heel grabber".
Pronunciation
YAH-p
YAP
Popularity
Jaap is not a very popular name outside of the Netherlands. It is most commonly used in Dutch-speaking countries, where it remains a classic and popular choice for boys.

cartoon of the name Jaap
Cartoon of Jaap

Jaap Name meanings & History

Jaap is a Dutch short form of the name Jacob or Jacobus, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yaakov. It means "supplanter" or "heel grabber". Short form of Jacob. Jaap is a name that is most commonly used in the Netherlands, where it has a long history of use. It is a classic Dutch name that can be found in many different forms across the country.

Zodiac Sign of Jaap: Justice Sagittarius,Joy Pisces

Synonyms of Jaap:

J: Journey,Justice,Judicial,Jester,Joy,Journal

A: Assertive,Aggressive,Ambitious,Argumentative,Action,Angry

P: Partnership,Political,Particular,Passive,Pensive

Jaap is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Comedic name
  • a Common name
  • a Devious name
  • a Informal name
  • a Rough name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Jaap include Jaap de Hoop Scheffer, a Dutch politician and former Secretary-General of NATO, and Jaap Stam, a Dutch former footballer who played for Manchester United and the Netherlands national team.

2.) Jaap (Male)

Usage: Dutch

Meanings: (Dutch) a form of Jim.

Other Forms: Jape


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