Yacob

Yacob Meaning & Origin

About Yacob
The name "Yacob" is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the name "Jacob." It means "supplanter" or "one who follows." In biblical context, Jacob was the son of Isaac and Rebecca, and his name was changed to Israel after he wrestled with an angel. The name Yacob carries connotations of strength, perseverance, and determination.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Yacob are male.

Yacob Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AKP
🗽 NYSIIS
YA
🔊 Soundex
Y0201
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y AA1 K AO2 B
🌐 IPA
/yacob*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y210

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yacob in Braille

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

The name Yacob in braille

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

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

The name Yacob in sign language

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