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Jakob
BoyHebrew origin · /JAY-kub/ · biblical
Meaning: Supplanter, holder of the heel.
Popularity 67/1002 syllables↓ Falling
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Today, Jakob is an uncommon name (popularity 67/100).
It is less common today than at its historical peak.
Jakob is a variant of Jacob, originating from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov, which means 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel.' In the Bible, Jacob was the son of Isaac and Rebecca, and the father of the twelve tribes of Israel. The name has been widely used in various cultures and languages, often retaining its biblical significance.
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