Yaacov

Yaacov Meaning & Origin

About Yaacov
The name "Yaacov" is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the biblical figure Jacob. It means "supplanter" or "one who follows." In the Bible, Jacob was known for his cunning and ability to outwit others, which led to him supplanting his older brother Esau and receiving the birthright and blessing from their father Isaac. The name Yaacov carries connotations of strength, determination, and resourcefulness.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Yaacov are male.

Yaacov Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -14.29% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AKF
🗽 NYSIIS
YA
🔊 Soundex
Y0201
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y AA1 K OW2 V
🌐 IPA
/ˈjɑˌkoʊv/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y210

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yaacov in Braille

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

The name Yaacov in braille

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

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

The name Yaacov in sign language

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