Yaqoob
Yaqoob is a Muslim boy name meaning “Prophet Jacob”.
| Meaning | Prophet Jacob |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic form of Hebrew Yaʿaqov |
| Arabic spelling | يعقوب |
| Pronunciation | yah-KOOB |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Yaqoob
Yaqoob is the common South Asian spelling of Yaʿqūb, the Prophet Jacob, also called Israʾil in the Quran. He was the son of Ishaq and the father of twelve sons, including the Prophet Yusuf, and the Quran praises his patience when Yusuf was taken from him. The name is usually explained from Hebrew as 'one who follows'.
Is Yaqoob a Muslim name?
Yes. Yaqoob is the name of the Prophet Yaʿqub and a traditional Muslim name.
Is Yaqoob in the Quran?
'And Ibrahim instructed his sons to do the same, and so did Yaʿqub' (Quran 2:132).
Where is the name Yaqoob used?
This spelling is most common in Pakistan and India.
Gifts with the name Yaqoob
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- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Yaqoob
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yaqoob mean?
Yaqoob means 'Prophet Jacob'. It comes from Arabic form of Hebrew Yaʿaqov.
Is Yaqoob a Muslim name?
Yes. Yaqoob is the name of the Prophet Yaʿqub and a traditional Muslim name.
How do you write Yaqoob in Arabic?
Yaqoob is written يعقوب in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Yaqoob?
Yaqoob is pronounced yah-KOOB.
Is Yaqoob mentioned in the Quran?
'And Ibrahim instructed his sons to do the same, and so did Yaʿqub' (Quran 2:132).