1. Key Attributes of the Baby Name Yaqub
| How to pronounce Yaqub | YUmmy + IraQ + sOOn + Boy Each block is a syllable. Thick black border indicates stress/emphasis. Other pronunciations are acceptable. |
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| Arabic Spelling (How to write Yaqub in Arabic) | يَعْقُوْب |
| Quranic Nature (Learn more...) | Directly Mentioned |
| Alternate spellings of Yaqub | Yaqoob Ya'qub Ya`qub Yukub Yakub Yakubbe Yakoob Yakob Jakob Yacob Jacob Yakube Yakubb Yakubbe Yakub All of the above spellings are acceptable for this name. You may also create your own spelling. |
2. Detailed Meaning of Yaqub
Yaqub (Jacob) is a direct Quranic name for boys that refers to one of the prophets of the Quran, whose name is mentioned 16 times in the Quran. Yaqub is an ancient name that means “successor”, “heir”, “following”, as mentioned in the Bible. Its meaning is not mentioned in the Quran.
We gave him Ishaak and Yaqub and granted prophethood and the Book to his descendants. We gave him his reward in this life and in the Hereafter he shall dwell among the righteous. (Quran 29:27)
3. How to Pronounce Yaqub
4. Pictures of the Muslim Baby Name Yaqub Written in Arabic
Yaqub written in print and handwriting script (Naskh)
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Yaqub written in Rubutun Kano calligraphic script (from West Africa)
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