Male Name
Jakob
ˈjaː.kɔp
ˈjɑː.kɔp
ˈjaː.kʰɔːp
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
Austrian presidents
country music singers
currently out of the US top 1000
Denmark in the Eurovision Song Contest
Dragalia Lost characters
DrakenNieR characters
Fire Emblem characters
German Animal Crossing characters
Hunters characters
isograms
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
76/100
classic65%
formal65%
natural65%
wholesome65%
strong140%
strange65%
Meaning & Etymology
Jakob is a form of the name Jacob (or James) used in several languages. It is a name with deep historical roots and significant cultural usage across different regions and periods.
Etymology
Original Form:
Jacob
Evolution:
The name Jakob evolved from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov, which means 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel'. It was later adapted into various forms in different languages, including the Greek Iakobos, Lati...
Source:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob_(name)