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Male Name

Koos

ˈkoːs
Overview

Gender

masculine

Origin

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Meaning & Etymology

Koos is a diminutive form of the name Jacob, which originates from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov, meaning 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel'. It is commonly used as a masculine given name and a surname in various cultures.

Etymology

Original Form:

Jacob

Evolution:

Koos evolved as a diminutive form of Jacob, often used in Dutch and Afrikaans-speaking communities.

Source:

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Related Names

Cobus

Variants

Coos

Variants

Kobus

Variants

Jacoba

Feminine Form

Yacoub

Other Languages & Cultures

Yakub

Other Languages & Cultures

Yaqoob

Other Languages & Cultures

Yaqub

Other Languages & Cultures

Hagop

Other Languages & Cultures

Hakob

Other Languages & Cultures

Jakes

Other Languages & Cultures

Yakau

Other Languages & Cultures

Jacob

Other Languages & Cultures

James

Other Languages & Cultures

Iakob

Other Languages & Cultures

Iakobos

Other Languages & Cultures

Ya'aqov

Other Languages & Cultures

Iacob

Other Languages & Cultures

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