Jakov

Jakov Meaning & Origin

About Jakov
The name "Jakov" is of Hebrew origin and is a variant of the name "Jacob." It means "supplanter" or "one who follows." Jacob is a biblical name that is associated with the story of Jacob and Esau, where Jacob supplants his older twin brother Esau by tricking their father into giving him the birthright. The name "Jakov" carries the connotation of someone who is determined, persistent, and willing to go to great lengths to achieve their goals.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Jakov are male.

Jakov Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JKF
🗽 NYSIIS
JA
🔊 Soundex
J0201
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH AE1 K OW0
🌐 IPA
/jakov*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JKF', 'AKF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
J210

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Jakov in Braille

Here's how to represent Jakov in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Jakov in braille

How to Spell the Name Jakov in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Jakov using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Jakov in sign language

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