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10 Language-to-English DictionariesJacob
/ˈdʒeɪ.kəb/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A male given name of Hebrew origin.
"Jacob is a popular name in many cultures and has various forms in different languages." - 2
In a biblical context, Jacob is a significant figure known for his role in the ancestry of the Israelites.
"In the story, Jacob wrestles with an angel and is later renamed Israel."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The name Jacob is derived from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov, which means 'to follow' or 'to supplant.' It has been used since biblical times, notably in the Old Testament, where Jacob was the son of Isaac and Rebecca and the father of the twelve tribes of Israel.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Jacob" is said worldwide
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Jacques
Transliteration: zhak
"Jacques est un nom commun en France."
Jakob
Transliteration: yah-kohp
"Jakob ist ein traditioneller Name in Deutschland."
Giacomo
Transliteration: jya-koh-mo
"Giacomo è un nome molto usato in Italia."
Jacobo
Transliteration: ha-koh-bo
"Jacobo es un nombre bíblico en la cultura hispana."
Jacó
Transliteration: zha-koh
"Jacó é um nome comum em Portugal."
याकूब
Transliteration: Yaakub
"याकूब एक प्रसिद्ध नाम है।"
雅各
Transliteration: Yǎgè
"雅各是一个常见的名字。"
야곱
Transliteration: Yagob
"야곱은 성경에서 중요한 인물입니다."
ヤコブ
Transliteration: Yakobu
"ヤコブは聖書に登場する名前です。"
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