Jacob
/dzhaykuhb/ English Male 2 syllables
Meaning & Origin
Jacob is a English name meaning "Supplanter". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Austria. Hebrew Ya'akov
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Syllables 2
Phonetic dzhaykuhb
IPA d͡ʒeɪkəb
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as dzhaykuhb. Stress falls on the second syllable. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Jacob
- · Jacob Tremblay - Actor
- · Jacob Grimm - Linguist
- · Jacob Zuma - Politician
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