Yoqub
Yoqub is a Muslim boy name meaning “Prophet Jacob”.
| Meaning | Prophet Jacob |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Uzbek form of Arabic Yaʿqub |
| Arabic spelling | يعقوب |
| Pronunciation | yo-KOOB |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Yoqub
Yoqub is the Uzbek and Tajik form of Yaʿqūb, the Arabic name of the Prophet Jacob, son of Isaac and father of Joseph. The name goes back to Hebrew Yaʿaqov, traditionally explained as 'one who follows' or 'holds the heel'. In the Quran Yaʿqūb is praised for his patience and for his final counsel to his sons to hold firm to Islam.
Is Yoqub a Muslim name?
Yes. Yoqub is a Muslim name, the Central Asian form of Yaqub, the name of a Prophet mentioned in the Quran.
Is Yoqub in the Quran?
Jacob is named many times in the Quran, for example: 'And We gave him Isaac and Jacob' (Quran 6:84).
Where is the name Yoqub used?
Used mainly in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yoqub mean?
Yoqub means 'Prophet Jacob'. It comes from Uzbek form of Arabic Yaʿqub.
Is Yoqub a Muslim name?
Yes. Yoqub is a Muslim name, the Central Asian form of Yaqub, the name of a Prophet mentioned in the Quran.
How do you write Yoqub in Arabic?
Yoqub is written يعقوب in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Yoqub?
Yoqub is pronounced yo-KOOB.
Is Yoqub mentioned in the Quran?
Jacob is named many times in the Quran, for example: 'And We gave him Isaac and Jacob' (Quran 6:84).