Yaakov

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Yaakov means "supplanter" or "holder of the heel" in Hebrew
Scripts(How to write)
יַעֲקֹב
יַעֲקֹב(Hebrew)
Popularity
The popularity of Yaakov varies by region, but it is a fairly common name among Jewish communities.

cartoon of the name Yaakov
Cartoon of Yaakov

Yaakov Name meanings & History

Yaakov means "supplanter" or "holder of the heel" in Hebrew. Hebrew form of Jacob. Yaakov is primarily used among Jewish communities around the world.

Zodiac Sign of Yaakov: Yin/Yang Capricorn

Synonyms of Yaakov:

Y: Yen/money,Yin/Yang,Youth-giving

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

K: Karma,Kind,Karate,Kundalini

O: Obsolete,Obsessive,Organized,Ostentatious,Obstinate

V: Vexing,Versatility,Variety,Vivacious

Yaakov is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Mature name
  • a Rough name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Yaakov include Yaakov Litzman (Israeli politician), Yaakov Agam (Israeli artist), and Yaakov Neeman (Israeli lawyer and politician).

2.) YAAKOV (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: Derived from the Hebrew ya'aqob (seizing by the heel, supplanting). Yaakov is the original Hebrew form of Jacob. The name is borne in the Bible by one of the twin sons of Isaac and Rebekah. Var: Yaaqov; Jacob (Ang.); Yankel (Yiddish). Pet: Yaki, Yuki; Jake (Ang.). (YAK-KOV)


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