Yaqub
Yaqub 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 Yaqub
Yaqub is a simple transliteration of Yaʿqūb, the Prophet Jacob, father of Yusuf and grandson of Ibrahim. The Quran mentions him often as a model of patience and trust in God. Turkish uses the form Yakup, Bosnian Jakub, and the name has been carried by scholars and rulers such as the Almohad caliph Yaʿqub al-Mansur.
Is Yaqub a Muslim name?
Yes. Yaqub is the name of the Prophet Yaʿqub (Jacob) and is used across the Muslim world.
Is Yaqub in the Quran?
'And Ibrahim instructed his sons to do the same, and so did Yaʿqub' (Quran 2:132).
Where is the name Yaqub used?
Used throughout the Muslim world in many local spellings.
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Spellings and variants of Yaqub
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yaqub mean?
Yaqub means 'Prophet Jacob'. It comes from Arabic form of Hebrew Yaʿaqov.
Is Yaqub a Muslim name?
Yes. Yaqub is the name of the Prophet Yaʿqub (Jacob) and is used across the Muslim world.
How do you write Yaqub in Arabic?
Yaqub is written يعقوب in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Yaqub?
Yaqub is pronounced YAH-koob.
Is Yaqub mentioned in the Quran?
'And Ibrahim instructed his sons to do the same, and so did Yaʿqub' (Quran 2:132).