Yaacov

Yaacov is a male given name. It is a transliteration of the Hebrew name Ya’akov, the original form of Jacob. In the Hebrew Bible, Jacob is the son of Isaac and Rebecca and a patriarch revered in Jewish, Christian, and Muslim traditions. The meaning of the name is linked to Hebrew roots that are commonly interpreted as “supplanter” or “holder of the heel,” reflecting the biblical story in which Jacob is born grasping his twin brother Esau’s heel.

In modern usage, Yaacov and its variants are common among Hebrew-speaking communities and in the Jewish diaspora. Spelling varies by transliteration system and country. Common variants include Yaakov, Yaacob, Yakov, and Jacob.

The name Yaacov functions primarily as a given name and is not typically used as a surname. In Israel and among Jewish communities worldwide, forms such as Yaakov and its variants are among the more widely used male names, reflecting the name’s biblical heritage.

See also: Jacob (name), Yaakov, Yakov, Yaacob for related variants and historical context.