Male Name
Yaqoob
jaʕ.ˈquːb
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Writing Systems
يعقوبArabic
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
48/100
Meaning & Etymology
Yaqoob is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name يعقوب (Yaqub), which is the Arabic version of the names Jacob and James. The name has its roots in Hebrew and Syriac and has been used in pre-Islamic Arabia. It is a common given name in Arab, Turkish, and Muslim societies, and is also used as a surname. The name is prevalent in Polish, Czech, and Slovak languages, where it is transliterated as Jakub.
Etymology
Original Form:
يعقوب (Yaqub)
Evolution:
The name evolved from the Hebrew and Syriac forms, adapting to Arabic phonetics and script. It has been transliterated into various forms such as Yaqoob, Yaqoub, Yacoub, Yakoub, and Yaâkub.
Source:
Arabic, Hebrew, Syriac