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Jakob Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "jakob" is "supplanter; held by the heel", and is used often for "boys".

Name
jakob
Meaning
supplanter; held by the heel
Pronunciation
jay-kub
Used for
boys
Syllables
2

Jakob Name Details

Jakob is a variant of the name Jacob, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yaakov. In the Bible, Jacob was one of the patriarchs of the Israelite people and the father of the twelve tribes of Israel. The name gained popularity among Christians due to its association with the biblical figure. Jakob has been used as a given name in various European countries, particularly in Germany, Sweden, Denmark, and Norway.

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