Yaqub

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Yaqub is an Arabic name that means "supplanter" or "holder of the heel." It is also the Arabic equivalent of the Biblical name Jacob, which means "he who follows" or "one who takes by the heel."
Scripts(How to write)
يعقوب
يعقوب(Arabic)
Pronunciation
ya-KOOB
ya‘-KOOB
Popularity
The popularity of the name Yaqub varies depending on the region. It is a common name in Arab countries, but less so in other parts of the world.

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Yaqub Name meanings & History

Yaqub is an Arabic name that means "supplanter" or "holder of the heel." It is also the Arabic equivalent of the Biblical name Jacob, which means "he who follows" or "one who takes by the heel.". Arabic form of Ya'aqov (see Jacob). Yaqub is mostly used as a masculine given name in Arabic-speaking countries.

Zodiac Sign of Yaqub: Yin/Yang Capricorn

Synonyms of Yaqub:

Y: Yen/money,Youth-giving,Yin/Yang

A: Ambitious,Action,Assertive,Angry,Aggressive,Argumentative

Q: Quick,Quiver,Quipster,Quizzical,Quaint,Quest

U: Undermining,Utopia,Unity,Universality,Understanding

B: Bountiful,Brains,Bashful,Beauty

Yaqub is:

  • a Devious name
  • a Modern name
  • a Rough name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Yaqub ibn Ishaq al-Kindi, a prominent Arab philosopher and scientist in medieval times.

2.) YA’QUB (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: Arabic form of Jacob, which is derived from the Hebrew ja‘aqob (seizing by the heel, supplanting). See JACOB (Biblical Names). Var: Yaqoob, Yaqub. (YAH-KUB)


3.) Yaqub (Male)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: Held by the heel

Other Forms: Yacob, Yacoob


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