Yakubu
Yakubu is a Muslim boy name meaning “Jacob; the Prophet Yaʿqūb”.
| Meaning | Jacob; the Prophet Yaʿqūb |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic (Hebrew via Arabic), Hausa form |
| Arabic spelling | يعقوب |
| Pronunciation | yah-KOO-boo |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Yakubu
Yakubu is the Hausa form of Yaʿqūb, the Prophet Jacob, son of Isḥāq and father of Yūsuf. Hausa replaces the Arabic ʿayn and qāf with simpler sounds and adds a final -u. It is a long-established name in northern Nigeria and is shared across Nigeria by Muslims and Christians, who know it from Jacob.
Is Yakubu a Muslim name?
Yes. Yakubu is the Hausa form of Yaʿqūb, a Prophet named many times in the Quran.
Is Yakubu in the Quran?
Yaʿqūb is named in the Quran: 'And Ibrahim instructed his sons to do the same, and so did Yaʿqūb' (Quran 2:132).
Where is the name Yakubu used?
Very common across northern Nigeria and Ghana; Yakuba is a frequent spelling in Niger and Burkina Faso.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yakubu mean?
Yakubu means 'Jacob; the Prophet Yaʿqūb'. It comes from Arabic (Hebrew via Arabic), Hausa form.
Is Yakubu a Muslim name?
Yes. Yakubu is the Hausa form of Yaʿqūb, a Prophet named many times in the Quran.
How do you write Yakubu in Arabic?
Yakubu is written يعقوب in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Yakubu?
Yakubu is pronounced yah-KOO-boo.
Is Yakubu mentioned in the Quran?
Yaʿqūb is named in the Quran: 'And Ibrahim instructed his sons to do the same, and so did Yaʿqūb' (Quran 2:132).