Jakub
Polish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Jakub
Jakub means "supplanter" or "one who follows" and derives from the Hebrew name Yaakov (יעקב), related to the root word for heel, referencing the biblical Jacob who was said to have grasped his twin brother's heel at birth.
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Etymology
Jakub means "supplanter" or "one who follows" and derives from the Hebrew name Yaakov (יעקב), related to the root word for heel, referencing the biblical Jacob who was said to have grasped his twin brother's heel at birth. The name is primarily used in Polish, Czech, and other Slavic cultures, with strong Christian significance due to Saint James (the apostolic figure associated with Jacob), and has been borne by numerous Polish and Czech historical figures including kings and scholars.
Jakub currently ranks #3,271 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2008.
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