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How to Pronounce Jakob

Jakob / JAKUHB /

The name Jakob is a Male name of Germanic origin meaning "Supplanter". It is pronounced JAKUHB.

Germanic Male

Jakob is a Germanic name meaning "Supplanter". Hebrew: Ya'aqov (יַעֲקֹב), derived from the word 'aqev' (עָקֵב) meaning 'heel'.

Language Germanic
Gender Male
Phonetic JAKUHB
IPA ˈdʒækəb

Say it as JAKUHB. Keep the original Germanic phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.

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How do you pronounce Jakob?
Jakob is pronounced JAKUHB.
What is the correct pronunciation of Jakob?
The correct pronunciation of Jakob is JAKUHB (IPA: ˈdʒækəb).
Is Jakob a Germanic name?
Yes, Jakob is a Germanic name meaning "Supplanter".

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