Yaqub

Yaqub Meaning & Origin

About Yaqub
The name "Yaqub" is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Hebrew name "Yaakov" or "Jacob." It means "supplanter" or "one who follows." In Islamic tradition, Yaqub is considered a prophet and is mentioned in the Quran. The name carries connotations of strength, leadership, and perseverance.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Yaqub are male.

Yaqub Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 39.39% over the past year.

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yaqub in Braille

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

The name Yaqub in braille

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

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

The name Yaqub in sign language

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