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Jacob יַעֲקֹב
ya'akov · ya-a-KOV · Masculine · Biblical
Jacob
יַעֲקֹב
ya'akov · ya-a-KOV
Gematria Value
182
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How to write it
| Letter | Name |
|---|---|
| י | Yod |
| ע | Ayin |
| ק | Kuf |
| ב | Bet |
Details
Meaning
he grasps the heel
Gender
Masculine
Origin
Biblical
Biblical Reference
Genesis 25:26
Famous bearers
Jacob son of Isaac
On a Form
Jacob is traditionally spelled יַעֲקֹב. On an Israeli form, an address or anywhere your legal name needs to become Hebrew letters by sound rather than by tradition, it is written ג׳ייקוב instead. Try it with other names in the name converter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is Jacob pronounced?
ya-a-KOV
What does Jacob mean?
Jacob means "he grasps the heel".