Jakub
Jakub is a Christian boy name of Hebrew, via Latin and Slavic origin, meaning “Held by the heel; supplanter”.
| Meaning | Held by the heel; supplanter |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Hebrew, via Latin and Slavic |
| Pronunciation | YAH-koob |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia |
Meaning and origin of Jakub
Jakub is the Polish, Czech and Slovak form of Jacob and James, from the Hebrew Ya'akov. In Genesis Jacob is born holding his twin Esau's heel, and the name is explained as 'he grasps the heel' or 'he supplants'. Jakub has been one of the most popular boys' names in Poland and the Czech Republic for decades.
Is Jakub a Christian name?
Jakub covers both the patriarch Jacob of Genesis and the apostles called James, so it is a strongly biblical name.
How popular is Jakub?
Among the most popular boys' names in Poland and the Czech Republic.
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Spellings and variants of Jakub
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jakub mean?
Jakub means 'Held by the heel; supplanter'. It is of Hebrew, via Latin and Slavic origin.
Is Jakub a Christian name?
Jakub covers both the patriarch Jacob of Genesis and the apostles called James, so it is a strongly biblical name.
How do you pronounce Jakub?
Jakub is pronounced YAH-koob.
Is Jakub a boy or girl name?
Jakub is usually a boy name.