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 who currently plays for RK Zagreb. |
| Jakov Lukarević, also known as Lukarić, was a prominent Ragusan Franciscan bishop and provincial who played a significant role in the Catholic Church during the 16th century. |
| Jakov of Kamena Reka, also known as Yakov Kraykov, was a Venetian printer with limited known information about his life. |
| Jakov Orfelin, a Serbian Baroque painter, is known for creating iconostasis for churches in the Bačka and Syrmia regions, as well as portraits, and is the nephew of painter, engraver, and writer Zaharije Orfelin. |
| Jakov Vladović is a Croatian professional basketball coach and former player known for his career as a point guard. |
| Jakov Gotovac was a renowned Croatian composer and conductor, best known for his comedic opera Ero s onoga svijeta, first performed in Zagreb in 1935. |
| Jakov Mrvica - Jakov or Yaakov Mrvica was an Israeli-Serbian military person and a sergeant in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). |
| Jakov Daković (1794-1853) was the Grand Duke of Grahovo and a Hero of Montenegro. |
| Jakov Nenadović was a Serbian voivode and politician who served as the prime minister of Serbia and was the first Serbian interior minister. |
| Jakov Puljić is a Croatian footballer currently playing as a forward for Puskás Akadémia FC in Hungary. |
| Jakov Kitarović is a Croatian engineer and the first male First Spouse of Croatia, known for being the husband of Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović, the 4th President of Croatia. |
| Jakov Filipović is a Croatian footballer known for his role as a defender for Beveren. |
| Jakov Vranković is a Croatian handball player representing Dinamo București and the Croatian national team. |
| Jakov Labura was a Croatian rower who competed in the men's coxed four event at the 1948 Summer Olympics. |
| Jakov Cindro, a Dalmatian noble, was the first Mayor of Split from 1806 to 1809. |
