Meaning
Arabic form of Jacob alayhis salam
Historical association; not a literal meaning
- Origin / language
- Arabic; Quranic personal name
- Alternate spellings
- Yaqoub
- Islamic / Qur’anic association
- Prophet / Qur'anic figure
- Name type
- Single given name
- Category
- Prophets and Quranic figures
Connection: Named person · Quran reference 6:84
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Historical context · Prophet named in the Quran
Yaqub (Jacob) alayhis salam
The Quran recounts Yaqub alayhis salam advising his children and asking about their worship after him. This family scene gives context to the name beyond a bare identification as Jacob alayhis salam.
Historical context and name meaning are shown separately.
Historical references
Context checked: 2026-10-25
Names and spellings linked to this figure
Some forms are regional spellings. Names sharing a historical bearer can still have different literal meanings.
Related historical figures
Sources
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Entry reviewed: 2026-10-25
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