Yaqub
يعقوب
Meaning
Supplanter (Jacob)
📖 Quranic Reference
Quran 12:38
This name is mentioned in the Holy Quran
⭐ Prophetic Name
Yaqub is the name of a Prophet
Names of prophets carry great blessing in Islam
Gender
Boy's name
Origin
Arabic/Hebrew
Popularity
popular
Yaqub (يعقوب) is an Arabic name meaning "Supplanter (Jacob)". It is the name of a Prophet of Islam — naming a child after a prophet is highly encouraged in the Islamic tradition. This name or its root appears in the Holy Quran (Quran 12:38), giving it special significance for Muslim parents. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: "On the Day of Judgement you will be called by your names and your fathers' names, so make your names good." (Abu Dawud)
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