Jakob is a masculine given name that is a variant spelling of the Hebrew given name Jacob.
| Pronunciation | /ˈdʒeɪkəb/ |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Origin | |
| Meaning | "He may/will/shall follow/heed/seize by the heel/watch/guard/protect”, "Supplanter/Assailant", "May God protect" |
| Other names | |
| Short form(s) | Jack, Jake, Jay, Jakey, Coby, Jem |
| Related names | James, Jacob, Jakob, Jakov, Jakub, Ya'koub, Yakub, Yakup, Ya'qoub |
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