Origin and Meaning of Yaacov

Supplanter

Origin: Hebrew - Derived from the Hebrew name יַעֲקֹב (Ya'aqov), which means 'to follow' or 'to supplant.' The name is often interpreted in the context of the biblical Jacob who was said to have grabbed his brother Esau's heel at birth.

• Yaacov is the original Hebrew form of the name Jacob, a key figure in the Hebrew Bible and patriarch of the Israelites.
• In Jewish tradition, the name Jacob/Yaacov carries significant religious importance, symbolizing perseverance and endurance.
• The name has many variations, including Jacob (English), Jacques (French), and Giacomo (Italian). These names share the same biblical roots.
• Yaacov is commonly used in Israel, and variants of the name Jacob have been popular in the West for centuries.
• Notable bearers of the name include Yaacov Shwekey, a popular Jewish singer, and Yaacov Agam, an influential Israeli artist known for his kinetic and op art.