Origin and Meaning of Jakkob

Supplanter or Holder of the Heel

Origin: Hebrew - Derived from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov, which means 'to follow' or 'to supplant'.

• Jakkob is an alternative spelling of the more commonly known name Jacob, which has biblical origins and is particularly significant in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions.
• In various cultures, the name Jacob has significant historical and religious associations, most notably Jacob from the Bible, who was the son of Isaac and Rebecca and the father of the twelve tribes of Israel.
• Notable bearers of the name include historical figures such as Jacob Grimm, a German philologist and fairy tale collector, and several contemporary public figures.
• Jacob has been a consistent favorite in many countries, often ranking within the top ten names for boys in the U.S. and other English-speaking countries.
• Variations of the name Jacob include Jakob, Jaco, and the feminine form Jacoba or Giacobba.