Yaakov
Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Yaakov
The given name 'Yaakov' is derived from the Hebrew root 'yod-kaf-vav', meaning "he who supplants" or "he who replaces", and is often associated with the biblical figure Jacob.
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Etymology
The given name 'Yaakov' is derived from the Hebrew root 'yod-kaf-vav', meaning "he who supplants" or "he who replaces", and is often associated with the biblical figure Jacob. Yaakov is commonly used in Jewish culture and is a key figure in the Hebrew Bible, with notable historical context including the patriarch of the Israelites and the namesake of the modern-day state of Israel.
Yaakov currently ranks #1,025 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2021.
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