What Does the Name Yakov Mean
The name Yakov comes from Hebrew roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Yakov below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Yakov Name Meaning
Hebrew, Russian, BulgarianRussian and Bulgarian form of JACOB (or JAMES), and a Hebrew variant transcription of YAAKOV.
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What does the name Yakov mean?
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Is Yakov a boy or girl name?
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