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Yaakov Name Meaning

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  • Meaning:supplanter,move,yaakov as a girl's name is of hebrew origin, and the importance of yaakov is evicted. variant of jacob. comedian yakov smirnov.
  • Gender:Boy
  • Origin:,hebrew

More About The Name yaakov

The name Yaakov is a Hebrew name, derived from the Hebrew name יַעֲקֹב (Ya'akov), which means "supplanter" or "holder of the heel". It is the Hebrew equivalent of the name Jacob.

In terms of famous personalities with the name Yaakov or its variants, some notable figures include:
1. Yaakov Agam - an Israeli sculptor and experimental artist known for his contributions to kinetic art.
2. Yaakov Dori - the first Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
3. Yaakov Pat - an Israeli footballer who played for several teams, including Maccabi Tel Aviv and the Israeli national team.
4. Yaakov Shimshon Shapira - a prominent Torah scholar and author, known for his commentaries on Jewish law.

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