Yaqoub
Meaning of Yaqoub
The name Yaqoub is a male name of Arabic origin, pronounced as yah-KOOb (/jaˈkuːb/). It is a variant of Yaqub, which is the Arabic form of Jacob. The name carries significant historical and religious associations, particularly within Islamic tradition where Yaqub (Jacob) is recognized as a prophet. In recent years, Yaqoub has seen modest usage in the United States, with occurrences varying slightly each year. For instance, in 2023 it was ranked 8,230th with nine newborns given this name. Despite its relatively rare use in the U.S., Yaqoub remains a meaningful choice for parents seeking a name that conveys deep cultural and spiritual heritage.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as yah-KOOb (/jaˈkuːb/)
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Notable People Named Yaqoub
| Yaqoub Yousif is an Emirati footballer who plays as a forward for Emirates Club. |
| Yaqoub Alhassan is a Saudi Arabian-born Malian professional footballer known for his role as a winger for Al-Saqer. |
| Yaqoub Mohamed Al-Youha is a Kuwaiti sprint runner known for his expertise in high hurdles and his success at the Asian championships. |
| Yaqoub Al Hosani - Yaqoub Yousef Matouq Mohamed Al Hosani is an Emirati footballer who plays as a midfielder for Al Dhafra. |
| Yaqoub Husain Al-Tararwa is a Kuwaiti professional footballer known for playing as a winger and central attacking midfielder for Kuwait SC in the VIVA Premier League and the Kuwait national team. |
| Yaqoub Al Taher is a retired Kuwaiti footballer who played as a defender for the Kuwaiti Premier League club Al Kuwait. |
| Yaqoub Al-Balochi is an Emirati footballer who plays as a defender for Ittihad Kalba. |
