Yakov - Unique Boy Names

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Yakov

/ˈjækəv/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Supplanter or holder of the heel

Represents perseverance, resilience, and spiritual inheritance; symbolizes one who overcomes challenges and takes rightful place through determination.

Symbolism

Embodies legacy, faith, and divine blessing; associated with leadership and covenant in biblical tradition.

Etymology: Derived from the Hebrew name Ya'akov (Jacob), meaning 'he who supplants'—referring to the biblical figure who took his brother's birthright. Yakov is the East Slavic adaptation, phonetically shaped by Russian pronunciation norms.

Style & Origin

traditional

strong

european

Cultural Background

Yakov is the Russian and Slavic form of Jacob, rooted in Hebrew tradition and widely used across Ort

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