Yaqoub
yah-KOOB
Popularity
#6794
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Arabic
Total Births
68
Peak Year
#13 in 2024
First Recorded
2013
Style
Spiritual & Biblical, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Yaqoub is an Arabic and Hebrew name meaning "supplanter" or "following after." It is the Arabic form of Jacob.
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Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Yaqoub Mansour
Egyptian academic specializing in Coptic Studies.
Sheikh Yaqoub Al-Sanea
Kuwaiti politician; ex minister of justice.
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