Name meaning
Yaqub
Boy's nameƏrəb mənşəliIn the Quran
One who follows; a prophet named in the Quran.
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Name meaning and origin
Yaqub is a boy name of Arabic origin. The core meaning of the name is explained as "One who follows; a prophet named in the Quran".
Yaqub is known in Islamic tradition as a prophet's name; for this reason, when choosing a boy name it is counted among names that carry both religious and historical meaning.
Name details
- Gender
- Boy's name
- Origin
- Ərəb mənşəli
- Letter count
- 5
- Appears in the Quran
- Yes
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What is the meaning of the name Yaqub?
Yaqub means "One who follows; a prophet named in the Quran".