Yakov

Yakov Meaning & Origin

About Yakov
The name "Yakov" is of Hebrew origin and means "supplanter" or "one who follows." It is derived from the Hebrew word "akev," which means "heel." In biblical context, the name refers to Jacob, the son of Isaac and grandson of Abraham, who was known for his cunning and ability to outwit others. The name Yakov is often associated with qualities such as determination, resourcefulness, and perseverance.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Yakov are male.

Yakov Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 12.71% over the past year.

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yakov in Braille

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

The name Yakov in braille

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

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

The name Yakov in sign language

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