What does Jacob mean?
Jacob is the patriarch of Israel + father of the 12 tribes. Twin of Esau.
Origin
Religious / cultural tradition
Christian, Jewish, Muslim
Variations
Jacob · Yakub
Nicknames
Jake
Sibling name ideas
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Meanings + cultural notes are educational summaries reflecting common scholarly + linguistic interpretations. Spellings, meanings + pronunciations can vary by region + family tradition.