Yacoub
Yacoub is a Muslim boy name meaning “Jacob; one who follows”.
| Meaning | Jacob; one who follows |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic (Hebrew via Arabic), Levantine/French spelling |
| Arabic spelling | يعقوب |
| Pronunciation | yah-KOOB |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Yacoub
Yacoub is a French-influenced spelling of Yaʿqūb, the Arabic name of the Prophet Jacob, son of Ishaq and grandson of Ibrahim. The name is traditionally explained as 'one who follows' or 'holds the heel'. Yaʿqūb is honoured in Islam as a prophet and the father of the Prophet Yusuf, and he is also known as Israʾil.
Is Yacoub a Muslim name?
Yes. Yacoub is the name of the Prophet Yaʿqub (Jacob), mentioned many times in the Quran, which makes it a prophetic name in Islam.
Is Yacoub in the Quran?
Yaʿqub is named in the Quran: 'And Ibrahim instructed his sons to do the same, and so did Yaʿqub' (Quran 2:132).
Where is the name Yacoub used?
This spelling is common in North Africa, Lebanon and among French-speaking Muslims.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yacoub mean?
Yacoub means 'Jacob; one who follows'. It comes from Arabic (Hebrew via Arabic), Levantine/French spelling.
Is Yacoub a Muslim name?
Yes. Yacoub is the name of the Prophet Yaʿqub (Jacob), mentioned many times in the Quran, which makes it a prophetic name in Islam.
How do you write Yacoub in Arabic?
Yacoub is written يعقوب in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Yacoub?
Yacoub is pronounced yah-KOOB.
Is Yacoub mentioned in the Quran?
Yaʿqub is named in the Quran: 'And Ibrahim instructed his sons to do the same, and so did Yaʿqub' (Quran 2:132).