Curated name meaning and origin

Jacob

יַעֲקֹב

Curated linguistic recordboy

Traditionally interpreted as heel-holder or supplanter

At a glance

Research status
Curated linguistic record
Canonical spelling
Jacob
Script
Latin
Pronunciation
JAY-kub
Origin
Hebrew
Languages
Hebrew, English, German
Region
Global
Cultural / locale context
Jewish, Christian
Gender usage
boy
Starting character
J
Letters / characters
5
Syllables
2
Style tags
traditional, international

Meaning and etymology

Meaning: Traditionally interpreted as heel-holder or supplanter

From Hebrew Yaʿaqov, linked in Genesis with the word for heel

Spellings and related forms

Recorded spelling variants

YaakovJakob

Explicitly related names

Source and canonical record

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Data tier
Curated linguistic record
Canonical URL slug
jacob
Indexing
Canonical, indexable name page
Alias behavior
Unique known variants or transliterations resolve to this page; ambiguous aliases remain separate search results.
Transparent calculations

Numerology for Jacob

These are letter-value calculations, not scientific measurements. The model and exact spelling or transliteration used are shown so the result can be checked.

Pythagorean

Expression 4

Compound value: 13

Soul Urge: 7 · Personality: 6

Chaldean

Name number 5

Compound value: 14

Hebrew Gematria

Name number 11

Compound value: 182

Calculated from יַעֲקֹב, not from a Latin spelling.

Primary interpretation

This pattern is linked with curiosity, change, and a need for enough freedom to stay engaged.

Compound 14: Movement and communication; freedom works best with moderation.

Compatible numbers in this interpretive model: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9

Common questions about Jacob

What does the name Jacob mean?

Traditionally interpreted as heel-holder or supplanter. From Hebrew Yaʿaqov, linked in Genesis with the word for heel

How is Jacob pronounced?

The pronunciation guide in this curated record is JAY-kub. Regional accents may vary.

What is the origin of Jacob?

The record classifies the origin as Hebrew, with usage in Hebrew, English, German.

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