Jakub
/YAH-koob/ Slavic Male
Meaning & Origin
Jakub is a Slavic name meaning "Supplanted; held...". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Austria, BE, BG. Hebrew: Ya'aqov (יַעֲקֹב), derived from the word 'akev' (עָקֵב) meaning "heel."
Quick Facts
Language Slavic
Gender Male
Phonetic YAH-koob
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as YAH-koob. Keep the original Slavic phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
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