Yacoub

Yacoub Meaning & Origin

About Yacoub
The name "Yacoub" is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Hebrew name "Yaakov" or "Jacob." It means "supplanter" or "one who follows." In religious contexts, Yacoub is often associated with the biblical figure Jacob, who is considered a patriarch in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The name Yacoub is commonly used in Arabic-speaking countries and among Muslim communities worldwide.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Yacoub are male.

Yacoub Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 45.45% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AKP
🗽 NYSIIS
YA
🔊 Soundex
Y0201
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y AE1 K AW0 B
🌐 IPA
/ˈjækaʊb/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y210

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yacoub in Braille

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

The name Yacoub in braille

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

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

The name Yacoub in sign language

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