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Yaakov (also spelled as Ya'akov) is the Hebrew variant of the name Jakob and represents an alternative transcription of the Hebrew יַעֲקֹב, which is often rendered as Jaʿakow.
What does the name Yaakov mean?
The meaning of the name Yaakov (or Ya'akov) is not definitively clarified. It is interpreted either as 'God may protect' or as 'the heel holder.' More information about the origins can be found on the page about the name Jakob. The first name Yaakov is primarily common in Israel. A well-known variant is Yakov.
Where does the name Yaakov come from?
Yaakov has its roots in Ancient Hebrew and means something like 'God may protect' or 'the heel holder.' The
How do you pronounce Yaakov?
Ja-akow
When is the name day of Yaakov?
The most significant name days for Yaakov fall on May 3 (James the Less), July 25 (James the Greater), and October 6 (Patriarch Jacob).
Popularity
In Germany, Yaakov is a rather rare first name. In 2013, it reached the 3,619th place on the list of the most common male first names. Between 2010 and 2024, Yaakov was given in Germany less than 10 times, which earned it the 9,082nd place. In the last ten years, no child has received this name.
Nicknames & pet names
Yakovele / Yankele
Famous people
- Ya'akov Tsur (Israeli Minister)
Frequently asked questions about the name Yaakov
What is the origin of the name Yaakov?
Yaakov has its roots in Ancient Hebrew and is common in both biblical and modern Hebrew. It is composed of the words for 'God' and 'heel.'
What does the name Yaakov mean?
The meaning of the name Yaakov is not clear-cut. It is often interpreted as 'God may protect' or 'the heel holder,' with the composition tracing back to the terms for God and heel in Ancient Hebrew.
How popular is the name Yaakov?
The first name Yaakov is particularly common in Israel. Variants like Yakov are also known, but Yaakov is the most frequent form in Hebrew-speaking areas.