Jakob
/JAKUHB/ Germanic Male
Meaning & Origin
Jakob is a Germanic name meaning "Supplanter". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Austria, Bangladesh, BE, BO. Hebrew: Ya'aqov (יַעֲקֹב), derived from the word 'aqev' (עָקֵב) meaning 'heel'.
Quick Facts
Language Germanic
Gender Male
Phonetic JAKUHB
IPA ˈdʒækəb
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as JAKUHB. Keep the original Germanic phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
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