Yacoub Name Meaning

"Yacoub" is a variant transcription of the Arabic name "Ya'qub," which in turn is the Arabic form of "Jacob." In Arabic, it means "Supplanter" or "God may protect." Originating in the Middle East, it is widely used in countries with Arabic-speaking populations and those of Islamic faith.

The name Yacoub is mentioned in the Quran, and it is a popular name among Muslims. In Islamic tradition, Yacoub was a prophet and the son of Prophet Ishaq (Isaac). He is also believed to be the father of the Twelve Tribes of Israel.