Jakov
Meaning of Jakov
Jakov is a strong and timeless name for baby boys. The name has its origins in both Russian and Hebrew cultures. In Russian, Jakov is pronounced as yah-KOF (/jɑːˈkɔf/), while in Hebrew, it is pronounced as yah-KOV (/jɑːˈkɔv/). The name Jakov is also closely related to the popular names Jacob and Jakob. Despite its relatively low occurrence in recent years, with only 5 occurrences in 2013 and 6 occurrences in 2010 in the United States of America, Jakov carries a rich history and associations with strength and resilience. Consider this unique variation when choosing a special name for your little one.
Pronunciation
Russian
- Pronunced as yah-KOF (/jɑːˈkɔf/)
Hebrew
- Pronunced as yah-KOV (/jɑːˈkɔv/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Jakov
| Jakov Gojun is a Croatian handball player for RK Zagreb and the Croatian national team. |
| Jakov Lukarević - Jakov Lukarevic was a Ragusan Franciscan bishop who led Trebinje-Mrkan from 1563 to 1575 and participated in the Council of Trent. |
| Jakov of Kamena Reka, also known as Yakov Kraykov, was a Venetian printer originally from Macedonia. |
| Jakov Orfelin was a Serbian Baroque painter known for his church iconostases in Backa and Syrmia, as well as his portraits. |
| Jakov Vladović - Jakov Vladovic is a Croatian basketball coach and former professional point guard. |
| Jakov Gotovac was a Croatian composer and conductor best known for his comic opera Ero s onoga svijeta. |
| Jakov Daković - Jakov Dakovic was the Grand Duke of Grahovo and a Montenegrin hero. |
| Jakov Nenadović - Jakov Nenadovic was a Serbian leader who briefly served as prime minister and became Serbia's first interior minister. |
| Jakov Puljić - Jakov Puljic is a Croatian footballer who plays as a striker for Rijeka. |
| Jakov Kitarović - Jakov Kitarovic is a Croatian engineer and husband of former President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic who became Croatia's first male First Spouse. |
| Jakov Filipović - Jakov Filipovic is a Bosnian-born football defender who plays for Gorica and has represented Croatia. |
| Jakov Vranković - Jakov Vrankovic is a Croatian handball player for Dinamo Bucuresti and the Croatian national team. |
| Jakov Labura was a Croatian rower who competed in the men's coxed four at the 1948 Summer Olympics. |
| Jakov Cindro was a Dalmatian nobleman and the first mayor of Split, serving from 1806 to 1809. |
