Yaqub: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
He follows or supplanter
Origin
Arabic
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
yah-KOOB

Yaqub is an Arabic boy's name meaning “he follows or supplanter”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.

Meaning & Origin of Yaqub

Meaning: He follows or supplanter.

Origin: Arabic.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Yaqub

yah-KOOBIPA /jaʕˈquːb/

Popularity of Yaqub

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