Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
jacob
Proper noun
/ˈdʒeɪ.kəb/
Definition
A male given name derived from the Hebrew name Yaakov.
Examples
- Jacob has always been a popular name in many cultures.
- In the story of Jacob and Esau, Jacob famously stole his brother’s birthright.
- My friend named his son Jacob, and we all call him Jake.
Meaning
The name Jacob is associated with the biblical figure who was the son of Isaac and Rebecca and the grandson of Abraham. It can also symbolize a follower or one who supplants.
Synonyms
- Jake
- Jace
- Jacobi
