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Hebrew

Yaakov

Boy
Meaning

Yaakov means supplanter, holder of the heel, or May God protect.

Demographic Rank #168 in US Census
Trend Status 📈 Rising

Pronunciation & Sound Metrics

Phonetic Yaa-Kov
Syllables 2
Starting Sound Y
Linguistics & Script

Etymological & Phonetic Roots for Yaakov

Aa
IPA Notation /yɑːkov/
Transliteration Yākov
Root Representation Yaakov
Script Form Yaakov
Pythagorean Numerology

Destiny Number for Yaakov

3 Ruling
Ruling Archetype

The Creative (Ruling Number 3)

Core Personality Traits
Expressiveness Optimism Social Charm

Name Specifications

Origin / Region Hebrew
Category Hebrew
Gender Boy
Name Length 6 Letters
Aesthetic Metrics

Phonetic Rhythm & Rhyming Endings for Yaakov

Rhythm Cadence

Trochaic (Balanced Double Stress)

Calculated phonetic stress pattern optimized for natural spoken flow and surname integration.

Rhyming Suffix Matches
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Data Provenance & Trust Disclosure

Verified etymological & census data for Yaakov

Dataset Version 2.4 | Audited Aug 2026
Primary Source Classical Etymological Lexicons
Review Status Editorial Board Verified
Classification Hebrew Naming Standard
Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions About Yaakov

What does the name Yaakov mean?▼

The name Yaakov means "Yaakov means supplanter, holder of the heel, or May God protect.".

What is the origin and category of the name Yaakov?▼

The name Yaakov has origins in Hebrew naming customs and is categorized under Hebrew.

How do you pronounce Yaakov?▼

The name Yaakov is pronounced Yaa-Kov (/yɑːkov/) with 2 syllables.

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