Jacob
Meaning : Supplanter, This name has several derivatives, including James. It means 'Yaweh (God) will protect' in Hebrew.,
Origin : Jewish, Biblical, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Dutch, English, Hebrew,
Pronunciation : JAY-kəb (English), YAH-kawp (Dutch) , JAY cobb, (JHEYKahB),
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Numerology information Jacob:
- Name Number: 4. Meaning: Stability, Sameness, Regular, Rules, Condition, Responsibility, Routine, Frame, Detail, Order
Additional information Jacob:
- Jacob is a name with Hebrew origins. The name Jacob means supplanter. Common alternate spellings of Jacob are Jakob and Yakov. Common nicknames include Jake, Coby, and Yaki. Famous Jacobs include Jacob (then Israel) in the Bible’s Book of Genesis. Jacob is also a prophet from the The Book of Mormon from the Church of Latter Day Saints. Jacob of Alexandria was the patriarch from in the early 1860s. Jacob Hubner was a German entomologist and Jacob Miller was a Jamaican reggae singer. A fictional Jacob includes Jacob on the television series Lost. WikiName.net users who like the name Jacob also like names that are traditional and old-fashioned. They also like names from the Bible.
- From the Hebrew Yaakov, Jacob was borne by the biblical father of twelve sons, who gave their names to the twelve tribes of Israel. Son of Isaac an Rebecca and twin brother of Esae, Jacob was the cunning younger twin who tricked his brother into trading his inheritance for a bowl of soup. He later tricked his blind, dying father into blessing him instead of Esau. Jacob is an especially common Jewish name.
- Biblical Meaning: The name Jacob is a Biblical baby name. In Biblical the meaning of the name Jacob is: That supplants, undermines, the heel.
- American Meaning: The name Jacob is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Jacob is: That supplants, undermines, the heel.
- Hebrew Meaning: The name Jacob is a Hebrew baby name. In Hebrew the meaning of the name Jacob is: He grasps the heel. Supplanter.
- This name has topped the charts since ’99, and with good reason: It offers both a strong, biblical name (Jacob) and a cool, casual nickname (Jake). Let’s face it: Common as it is, Jacob is a great name. Its popularity, on the other hand, is daunting. It might make you feel better to know that even though it spent about a decade as number one, right now a smaller percentage of baby boys are bearing it, since more names are being used in general. The meaning is also a little iffy: It represents a “heel-grabber” or “supplanter,” stemming from the original Jacob’s days as a fetus -- he was the competitive little infant who emerged from the womb holding his brother Esau’s leg and later conned him out of their dying father’s inheritance and final blessing. On the other side of things though, Jacob did wind up as the patriarch of the 12 tribes of Israel. Once again, you make the call. It was mainly a Jewish name until the Protestant Reformation when Christians (and today, everyone) started using it.
- From the Latin Iacobus, which was from the Greek Ιακωβος (Iakobos), which was from the Hebrew name יַעֲקֹב (Ya'aqov). In the Old Testament, Jacob (later called Israel) is the son of Isaac and Rebecca and the father of the twelve founders of the twelve tribes of Israel. He was born holding his twin brother Esau's heel, and his name is explained as meaning "holder of the heel" or "supplanter". Other theories claim that it is in fact derived from a hypothetical name like יַעֲקֹבְאֵל (Ya'aqov'el) meaning "may God protect". The English names Jacob and James derive from the same source, with James coming from Latin Iacomus, a later variant of Iacobus. Unlike English, many languages do not have separate spellings for the two names. In England, Jacob was mainly regarded as a Jewish name during the Middle Ages, though the variant James was used among Christians. Jacob came into general use as a Christian name after the Protestant Reformation. A famous bearer was Jacob Grimm (1785-1863), the German linguist and writer who was, with his brother Wilhelm, the author of 'Grimm's Fairy Tales'.
Definition funny of Jacob:
- jacob is the sweetest most kind hearted guy i have ever met said brittney.
- Sally: Hi Jacob!! Jacob: Hi Sally :] *Sally melts into a little puddle of unbelievable happiness*
- "Hey, is that God's brother? Nope, it's Jacob."
- I am so in love with Jacob.
- Jacob
- OMG!! that Jacob last night was outstanding!!
- girl:jacob! jacob: hey i was just thinking about you! girl:what about me? jacob:just you. i wanted to talk to you just thinking about you.
Expression information Jacob:
- People with this name tend to be orderly and dedicated to building their lives on a solid foundation of order and service. They value truth, justice, and discipline, and may be quick-tempered with those who do not. Their practical nature makes them good at managing and saving money, and at building things in the material world. Because of their focus on order and practicality, they may seem overly cautious and conservative at times.
Soul information Jacob:
- People with this name have a deep inner need for quiet, and a desire to understand and analyze the world they live in, and to learn the deeper truths.
Songs about Jacob:
- Jacob Dumb - Munly & the Lee Lewis Harlots
- Jacob Marley's Chain - Aimee Mann
- Jacob's Ladder - Huey Lewis And The News
- Jacob's Ladder - Patrick Wolf
- Jacob's Ladder - Rush
- Wake Up Jacob - Harry Belafonte
- Jacob's Ladder (Album Version) by Mark Wills from the Album The Definitive Collection
- Jacob's Ladder (2006 Digital Remaster) by Huey Lewis And The News from the Album Greatest Hits: Huey Lewis And The News
- We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder by Bernice Johnson Reagon from the Album River of Life: Harmony One
- Californian Freestyler (Jacob Korn Remix 2) by Luv Jam from the Album Defected Presents FCL In The House
- Jacob's Ladder by Mark Wills from the Album Mark Wills
- Say Something (I'm Giving up on You) [feat. Jules Jacob] by Zoo Dragon's from the Album Say Something (I'm Giving up on You) [feat. Jules Jacob]
- Light Shine In ((featuring Jacob Sooter) Live) by Vertical Church Band from the Album Live Worship From Vertical Church
- Jacob's Dream by Alison Krauss from the Album A Hundred Miles Or More: A Collection
- The Dream of Jacob (1994 Digital Remaster) by Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra/Krzysztof Penderecki from the Album Threnody to the Victims of Horoshima etc
- Jacob's Ladder by Rush from the Album Permanent Waves
- Ball of Fire (feat. Cris Jacobs) by John Ginty from the Album No Filter
- Alive [feat. Jacob Banks] by Chase & Status from the Album Brand New Machine [Explicit]
- Come In (Feat. Jacob Hemphill) by The Green from the Album Ways & Means
- Jacob's Vision (Album Version) by Kentucky Thunder & Ricky Skaggs from the Album Soldier Of The Cross
- We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder by The Wonder Kids from the Album 33 Split-Track Bible Songs
- Suffering (Jacob Hemphill (Soja) Remix) by Rebelution from the Album Remix EP
- Blame (Jacob Plant Remix) by Calvin Harris feat. John Newman from the Album Blame (Remixes)
- Diamonds (Jacob Plant Dubstep Remix) by Rihanna from the Album Diamonds (Remixes)
- Happy Birthday Jacob by Happy Birthday Library from the Album Happy Birthday I-K
- Oh Sweet Lorraine (feat. Jacob Colgan & Fred Stobaugh) by Green Shoe Studio from the Album Oh Sweet Lorraine (feat. Jacob Colgan & Fred Stobaugh)
- Mandela (Live) [feat. Christian Jacob, Christoph Huber & Randy Brecker] by The Swiss Youth Jazz Orchestra from the Album Future Steps: Live at Jazzaar Festival 2014 (Aarau, Switzerland)
- Tenement Yard (News Carrying Dread) [feat. Chronixx, Jacob Miller] (2015 Remix) by Inner Circle from the Album Tenement Yard (News Carrying Dread) [feat. Chronixx, Jacob Miller]
- Jacob's Ladder by Mark Wills from the Album Mark Wills Greatest Hits
- We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder by Bernice Johnson Reagon from the Album River Of Life: Harmony One
- We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder by Paul Robeson from the Album Paul Robeson Sings Negro Spirituals
- Meant To Be (Feat. Jacob Hemphill Of Soja) by Rebelution from the Album Peace of Mind
- Blues With A Feeling / Walter Jacobs by Harmonica Blues Orgy from the Album Harmonica Blues Orgy
- Jacob's Ladder by Huey Lewis And The News from the Album Fore!
- Jacob's Ladder by Mark Wills from the Album Greatest Hits
- I Need Your Love (Jacob Plant Remix) by Calvin Harris feat. Ellie Goulding from the Album I Need Your Love
- Jacob's Ladder (Album Version) by The Staple Singers from the Album Freedom Highway
- Electricity - Jacob's Ladder: Electrical Hum, Buzz, Arching Electricity, Arcing & Sparks by Sound Effects from the Album Electricity: Sound Effects
- Jacob and 2 Women by Rich Mullins from the Album The World As Best As I Remember It, Vol. 1
- We'll Be Coming Back (Jacob Plant Remix) by Calvin Harris feat. Example from the Album We'll Be Coming Back
- The Words (feat. Jacob Bellens) by Dragonborn from the Album Part of Something Bigger
- We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder by Paul Robeson from the Album Paul Robeson
- Burning Jacob's Ladder by The Mark Lanegan Band from the Album The Gravedigger's Song
- Jacob And Sons / Joseph's Coat by London Palladium Cast Recording and Michael Dixon from the Album Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (2005 Remaster)
- Jacob's Ladder by Bruce Hornsby And The Range from the Album Scenes From The Southside
- Twilight Eclipse: Jacob's Theme by Best Movie Soundtracks from the Album The Very Best of the Movie Soundtracks: Gold Edition, Vol. 2
- Jacob's Well by Royal Wade Kimes from the Album How the West Was Sung
- Jacob Black by Mitch Hansen Band from the Album Endless Day
- Team Jacob by Floor Tracks from the Album Floor Tracks, Vol. 3
- The Magpie's Nest by Joseph Jacobs by Nicki White from the Album Stories and Music for Children
- Elevators (feat. Cris Jacobs) by John Ginty from the Album No Filter
- Nobody Like You (feat. Jacob Latimore) by Cymphonique feat. Jacob Latimore from the Album Nobody Like You (feat. Jacob Latimore)
- English Folk Song Suite (arr. G. Jacob): IV. March, "Folk Songs from Somerset" by University of Houston Moores School Symphony Orchestra from the Album 2013 Texas Music Educators Association (Tmea): University Of Houston Moores School Symphony Orchestra
- Pirates (feat. Cris Jacobs) by John Ginty from the Album No Filter
- Jacob Dumb by Munly & The Lee Lewis Harlots from the Album Munly & The Lee Lewis Harlots
- Meant to Be (feat. Jacob Hemphill of Soja) by Rebelution from the Album Peace of Mind (Deluxe)
Books about Jacob:
- JACOB: THE NIGHTWALKERS - May 1, 2011 by Jacquelyn Frank
- Jacob & Rex Finger Puppet Book: My Best Friend Finger Puppet Books (My Best Friend & Me) - Feb 1, 2014 by Annelien Wehrmeijer and Deborah van de Liejgraaf
- Defending Jacob: A Novel - Sep 3, 2013 by William Landay
- Jacob the Dragon Catcher - May 15, 2013 by Amy McNeil and Vicky Bowes
- JACOB (Brothers In Ink Romance Series Book 4) - May 19, 2015 by Linda Cooper
- Jacob (Kings of Guardian Book 1) - Jul 2, 2015 by Kris Michaels
- Jacob's New Dress - Mar 1, 2014 by Sarah Hoffman and Ian Hoffman
- There He Was: A Short Romance - Sep 16, 2015 by Holly Jacobs
- Jacob - Sep 22, 2015 by David Gerrold
- Jacob: Unexpected Patriarch (Jewish Lives) - Nov 20, 2012 by Prof. Yair Zakovitch
- Cinderella Wore Tennis Shoes: A Novella - Aug 18, 2015 by Holly Jacobs
Movies about Jacob:
- The Killing of Jacob Marr2010 NR CC
- Jacob's Ladder1990 R CC
- Jacob Two-Two Season 12006
- Jacob NR CC
- The Story Of Jacob And Joseph2015 PG CC
- Gentle Yoga with Yogi Jacob2007 NR
- Jacob Two-Two Season 22006
- Jacob Two-Two Season 32006
- Jacob's Ladder1990 R
- Jacob Two-Two Season 42006
- Jacob Two-Two Season 52006
- Jacob's Ladder2003
- Jacob2005 NR
- The Story of Jacob and Joseph1974 PG
- The Animated Kids Bible-Sunday School Lesson-Jacob and Rachel2015 NR
- Bible Collection, The2005 NR
Famous about Jacob:
- Jacob - biblical son of Isaac
- Jacob Black - character in Twilight
- Jacob Riis - journalist
- Jacob - character in Lost
- Jakob Dylan (alt. spelling) - singer
Infamous about Jacob:
- Jacob Marley - character in A Christmas Carol
Wiki information Jacob:
- Jacob
- Deceased Person, Person, Person Or Being In Fiction, Religious Leader, Name source, Literature Subject, Art Subject
Jacob is considered a patriarch of the Israelites. According to the Book of Genesis, Jacob was the third Hebrew progenitor with whom God made a covenant. He is the son of Isaac and Rebecca, the grandson of Abraham, Sarah and of Bethuel, and the...
- Jacob Zuma
- Identity, Organization leader, Organization member, Political Appointer, Politician, Appointer, Topic, Person, Topic, Person or entity appearing in film
Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma, GCB is the President of South Africa, elected by parliament following his party's victory in the 2009 general election. He was reelected in the 2014 election. Zuma is the President of the African National Congress, the...
- Brothers Grimm
- Film story contributor, Author, Musical Artist, Fictional Character Creator, Influence Node, Group, Musical Group
The Brothers Grimm, Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, were German academics, linguists, cultural researchers, lexicographers and authors who together specialized in collecting and publishing folklore during the 19th century. They were among the best-known...
- Jacob
- Fictional Character, Topic, TV Character
Jacob is a fictional character of the ABC television series Lost played by Mark Pellegrino. Born in the 1st century A.D., Jacob has been the guardian of the island for close to two thousand years. He was first mentioned as the true leader of the...
- Jacob Riis
- Name source, Deceased Person, Visual Artist, Person, Influence Node, Author, Literature Subject
Jacob August Riis was a Danish American social reformer, "muckraking" journalist and social documentary photographer. He is known for using his photographic and journalistic talents to help the impoverished in New York City; those impoverished New...
- Jacob van Ruisdael
- Painting Artist, Author, Person, Visual Artist, Influence Node, Deceased Person, Exhibition subject
Jacob Isaackszoon van Ruisdael was the pre-eminent Dutch Golden Age landscape painter. He was prolific, over 800 oil paintings, drawings and etchings bear his name, and versatile. No other old master matches the variety of landscape subjects he...
- Joseph in Islam
- Prophet, Film subject, Person Or Being In Fiction, Person, Deceased Person
Joseph is an important person in the Hebrew Bible: his story connects the story of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob in Canaan to the subsequent story of the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. The Book of Genesis tells that Joseph was the...
- Jacob Rothschild, 4th Baron Rothschild
- Person, Chivalric Order Member, Organization leader, Family member
Nathaniel Charles Jacob Rothschild, 4th Baron Rothschild Bt, OM, GBE, FBA is a British investment banker and a member of the prominent Rothschild banking family. He is also Honorary President of the Institute for Jewish Policy Research.
- Jacob Grimm
- Film writer, Name source, Musician, Topic, Influence Node, Film story contributor, Person Or Being In Fiction, Person, Deceased Person, Fictional Character Creator
Jacob Ludwig Carl Grimm was a German philologist, jurist and mythologist. He is known as the discoverer of Grimm's law, the author of the monumental Deutsches Wörterbuch, the author of Deutsche Mythologie and, more popularly, as one of the Brothers...
- Jacob sheep
- Animal breed, Animal, Organism Classification
The Jacob sheep is a rare breed of small, piebald, polycerate sheep. Jacobs may have from two to six horns, but most commonly have four. The most common color is black and white. Jacobs are usually raised for their wool, meat, and hides. They are...
- Jack Lew
- Politician, Person, Appointee
Jacob Joseph "Jack" Lew is an American government administrator and attorney who is the 76th and current United States Secretary of the Treasury, serving since 2013. He served as the 26th White House Chief of Staff from 2012 to 2013. Lew previously...
- John Jacob Astor
- Entrepreneur, Family member, Person, Organization founder, Literature Subject, Deceased Person, Name source, Architect, Identity, Organization member
John Jacob Astor, born Johann Jakob Astor, was a German-American businessman, merchant, fur trader, and investor who was the first prominent member of the Astor family and the first multi-millionaire in the United States. He was the creator of the...
- Irène Jacob
- Actor, Musical Artist, Influence Node, Topic, Person, Featured artist, Film actor, Musician, Award Winner, Award Nominee
Irène Marie Jacob is a French-born Swiss actress considered one of the preeminent French actresses of her generation. Jacob gained international recognition and acclaim through her work with Polish film director Krzysztof Kieślowski, who cast her in...
- François Jacob
- Award Winner, Person, Author, Influence Node, Academic, Deceased Person
François Jacob was a French biologist who, together with Jacques Monod, originated the idea that control of enzyme levels in all cells occurs through regulation of transcription. He shared the 1965 Nobel Prize in Medicine with Jacques Monod and André...
- Jacob Black
- Topic, Film character, Book Character, Fictional Character
Jacob Black is a character in the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer. He is described as an attractive Native American of the Quileute tribe in La Push, near Forks, Washington. In the second book of the series, he discovers that he can shapeshift...
- Jacob Kettler
- Deceased Person, Noble person, Person
Jacob Kettler was a Baltic German Duke of the Duchy of Courland and Semigallia. Under his rule, the duchy was brought to its greatest peak in wealth and engaged in colonization.
- Jacob
- Crime Fiction Film, TV Program, Netflix Title, Topic, Adaptation, Film
Jacob is a German/Italian/American television movie from 1994, based on the novel Giacobbe by Francesco Maria Nappi, which is in turn based on a biblical account from the Book of Genesis about Jacob.
- Jacob wrestling with the angel
- Literature Subject, Art Subject
The account of Jacob wrestling with the angel is found in Genesis 32:22-32 and referenced elsewhere, such as Hosea 12:4. The account includes the renaming of Jacob as "Israel", literally "He who struggles with God." The being with which Jacob...
- Jacob Hübner
- Person, Deceased Person
Jacob Hübner was a German entomologist. He was the author of Sammlung Europäischer Schmetterlinge, a founding work of entomology.