Hebrew · Boy name
Yaakov
“he grasps the heel; supplanter”
About the name Yaakov
Yaakov is a Hebrew name derived from the root meaning ‘he grasps the heel,’ referencing the biblical story in Genesis where Jacob was born holding his twin brother Esau’s heel. This act led to the traditional interpretation of the name as ‘supplanter.’ Yaakov is a central figure in Judaism, regarded as one of the patriarchs, and the name remains significant in Jewish communities. The variant Yaacov is also used, particularly in transliterations from Hebrew.
- Meaning
- he grasps the heel; supplanter
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- YAH-kov(2 syl.)
Middle names for Yaakov
- Yaakov David
- Yaakov Eli
- Yaakov Michael
- Yaakov Shlomo
- Yaakov Aharon
Questions about Yaakov
- What does Yaakov mean?
- Yaakov is a Hebrew name meaning "he grasps the heel; supplanter".
- How do you pronounce Yaakov?
- Yaakov is pronounced YAH-kov, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Yaakov?
- Variants of Yaakov include Yaacov.
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