Yakup
/YA-kup/ Western Male
Meaning & Origin
Yakup is a Western name meaning "Yakup is often associated with the name Jacob, meaning 'supplanter' or 'held by the heel'. It can also be interpreted as 'may God protect'.". Yakup is believed to be derived from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov (יַעֲקֹב), which originates from the Hebrew word 'akev' (עָקֵב) meaning 'heel'.
Quick Facts
Language Western
Gender Male
Phonetic YA-kup
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as YA-kup. Keep the original Western phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Yakup
- · Yakup Kadri Karaosmanoğlu - Turkish novelist
- · Yakup Satar - Turkish World War I veteran
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