Yakob - A soft boy name

Yakob is a masculine name with Hebrew roots that is prevalent in several languages worldwide, including Armenian, Uzbek, Sinhalese, and Amharic. It is a form of Jakob or Jacob, derived from the Hebrew name Ya’aqov (יעקוב), encapsulating the essence of divine protection, tenacity, and the inherent human desire for triumph.

What’s the origin of Yakob

The name Yakob is a form of Jakob or Jacob, which derived from the Hebrew name Ya’aqov (יעקוב).

What’s the meaning of Yakob

Yakob signifies “may God protect” and also carries the symbolic meanings of “holder of the heel” and “supplanter”, reflecting the biblical story of Jacob’s birth and his eventual triumph over his older brother Esau.

Variants of Yakob

• Iakob
• Jackob
• Jacob
• Jakob

Phonetics

Yakob (Yaa-kowb) is a slightly difficult name to pronounce with a soft sonority