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How to pronounce Jacob (JAY-cub)

Jacob

JAY-cub

Jaycub

Hebrew origin meaning supplanter. Two syllables, stress on the first.

Notes

Hebrew origin meaning supplanter. Two syllables, stress on the first.

Origin & meaning

Origin
Hebrew
Meaning
supplanter (one who follows)

Aussie nickname — what your mates might call you

  • Jakey
  • Jake
Why we shorten names like this →

Popularity

Biblical patriarch; father of the twelve tribes of Israel.

Notable people

  • Jacob Elordi (Australian actor)

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