Yaqoub

Yaqoub Meaning & Origin

About Yaqoub
The name "Yaqoub" is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Hebrew name "Yaakov" or "Jacob." It means "supplanter" or "one who follows." In Islamic tradition, Yaqoub is also the Arabic name for the biblical figure Jacob, who is considered a prophet and one of the patriarchs of the Israelites. The name Yaqoub carries connotations of strength, perseverance, and leadership.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Yaqoub are male.

Yaqoub Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yaqoub in Braille

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

The name Yaqoub in braille

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

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

The name Yaqoub in sign language

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