jacob
word
/ˈdʒeɪkəb/
JAY-kuhb
/ˈdʒeɪkəb/
JAY-kuhb
Definition
A male given name. It is also the name of an important biblical figure in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used as a personal name, so it is capitalized: 'Jacob'. In religious or historical contexts, it may refer specifically to the biblical Jacob; in everyday use, it usually just refers to a person with that name.
Spanish: JacobPortuguese (BR): Jacó - JacobPortuguese (PT): Jacó - JacobChinese (Simplified): 雅各 - 雅各布Chinese (Traditional): 雅各 - 雅各布Hindi: जेकब - याकूबArabic: يعقوب - جاكوبBengali: জ্যাকবRussian: Иаков - ДжейкобJapanese: ジェイコブVietnamese: JacobKorean: 야곱 - 제이콥Turkish: Yakup - JacobUrdu: یعقوب - جیکبIndonesian: Yakub - Jacob
Example Sentences
My brother's name is Jacob.
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Jacob is in my class.
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I saw Jacob at the store.
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Have you met Jacob yet, or are you still just texting?
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Jacob said he'll be a little late, but he's on his way.
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I always mix up Jacob and Jason because they look alike.
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