Yacob
Yacob is a given name that is sometimes used as a surname. It is a variant form of Jacob, found in several languages and cultures that derive from the Hebrew name Ya’akov. The form Yacob reflects transliteration practices in regions where sound values or orthographies differ from English.
The root Ya’akov is traditionally understood to mean “holder of the heel” or “supplanter” in Hebrew. Throughout
In English-speaking contexts, Jacob is the standard form, while Yacob is encountered in diaspora communities and
Cultural and historical context
The name Yacob carries the cultural and religious associations of Jacob, a patriarch in Jewish, Christian, and
Related names include Jacob, Jakub, Yakov, Yaakov, Iacopo, and Jacques.