Yaakoubb

A Quranic Name for Boys

Yaakoubb is variant of Yaqub and has the exact same meaning and pronunciation (see below for full meaning). You can use either Yaakoubb or Yaqub, both are correct and acceptable. If you like this variant more and you'd like to pronounce it the way it is spelled (different than the original name), this is perfectly acceptable. For more details please see the main entry at: Yaqub.

Full Meaning of Yaakoubb

Yaakoubb (Jacob) is a direct Quranic name for boys that refers to one of the prophets of the Quran, whose name is mentioned 16 times in the Quran. Yaakoubb is an ancient name that means “successor”, “heir”, “following”, as mentioned in the Bible. Its meaning is not mentioned in the Quran.

We gave him Ishaak and Yaakoubb and granted prophethood and the Book to his descendants. We gave him his reward in this life and in the Hereafter he shall dwell among the righteous. (Quran 29:27)