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Yakov Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "yakov" is "supplanter", and is used often for "boys".

Name
yakov
Meaning
supplanter
Pronunciation
yah-kov
Used for
boys
Syllables
2

Yakov Name Details

The name Yakov is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the name Ya'aqob, which means 'supplanter' or 'one who takes the place of another'. The name has biblical origins and is associated with the story of Jacob in the Old Testament. Yakov is a popular name among Jewish communities and has variations in different languages such as Jacob, James, and Jacques.

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