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10 Language-to-English DictionariesJacó
Pronunciation / Transliteration: jah-koh
"Jacó decidiu viajar com os amigos."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A male given name, often a diminutive of Jacob.
"Jake decided to take a road trip with his friends over the summer." - 2
A term used informally to refer to a man or boy.
"He's a good jake, always ready to lend a hand."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The name 'Jake' is derived from the Hebrew name 'Yaakov' (Jacob), which means 'supplanter'. It has been used in English since the Middle Ages, evolving from a diminutive form of Jacob to a standalone name, often associated with a friendly or approachable character.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Jake" is said worldwide
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Jacques
Transliteration: zhak
"Jacques a décidé de partir en voyage."
Jakob
Transliteration: yah-kohb
"Jakob hat beschlossen, mit seinen Freunden zu reisen."
Giacomo
Transliteration: jah-koh-moh
"Giacomo ha deciso di viaggiare con gli amici."
Jacobo
Transliteration: ha-koh-boh
"Jacobo decidió hacer un viaje con sus amigos."
Jacó
Transliteration: jah-koh
"Jacó decidiu viajar com os amigos."
जैक
Transliteration: Jaik
"जैक ने अपने दोस्तों के साथ यात्रा करने का फैसला किया।"
雅各
Transliteration: Yǎgè
"雅各决定和朋友们一起旅行。"
제이크
Transliteration: Jeikeu
"제이크는 친구들과 여행하기로 결정했습니다."
ジェイク
Transliteration: Jeiku
"ジェイクは友達と旅行することに決めました。"
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