How to Pronounce Jakub
Jakub / YAH-koob /
The name Jakub is a Male name of Slavic origin meaning "Supplanted; held...". It is pronounced YAH-koob.
Slavic Male
Meaning & Origin
Jakub is a Slavic name meaning "Supplanted; held...". Hebrew: Ya'aqov (יַעֲקֹב), derived from the word 'akev' (עָקֵב) meaning "heel."
Quick Facts
Language Slavic
Gender Male
Phonetic YAH-koob
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as YAH-koob. Keep the original Slavic phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Jakub
- · Jakub Błaszczykowski - Footballer
- · Jakub Voráček - Ice Hockey Player
- · Jakub Kiwior - Footballer
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Frequently asked questions
- How do you pronounce Jakub?
- Jakub is pronounced YAH-koob.
- What is the correct pronunciation of Jakub?
- The correct pronunciation of Jakub is YAH-koob.
- Is Jakub a Slavic name?
- Yes, Jakub is a Slavic name meaning "Supplanted; held...".
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