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Yaqub

yah-KOOB

Yaqub is a boy’s name of Arabic origin, meaning “Yaqub is the Arabic form of 'Jacob', a Hebrew name meaning 'supplanter' or 'held by the heel'. It carries a historical and religious significance.”. It currently ranks #2988 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2019.

Letters5
Syllables2
OriginArabic

What Yaqub Means

Yaqub is the Arabic form of 'Jacob', a Hebrew name meaning 'supplanter' or 'held by the heel'. It carries a historical and religious significance.

The Story of Yaqub

This ancient name, the Arabic echo of a patriarch, carries a profound history of determination and divine favor for your son.

Yaqub is the Arabic form of the biblical name Jacob, originating from Hebrew and meaning 'supplanter' or 'held by the heel.' This name carries immense historical and religious significance, tracing back to the son of Isaac and grandson of Abraham. It has been a prominent name in Islamic cultures for centuries, a testament to its enduring spiritual weight.

To speak 'Yaqub' is to invoke a sense of deep-rooted history and steadfast purpose. It is a name for a son you envision as resourceful and determined, someone who navigates life's challenges with resilience and a touch of providence. The moment you write 'Yaqub' on his birth announcement, you are connecting him to a lineage of perseverance and a belief in a guiding hand.

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Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Personality Traits

determinedresourcefulambitiousblessed

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Peak Year

#51 in 2019

Total Births

603

First Recorded

2000

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