Jacob (en. Jacob)

/ʒa.kɔb/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Very common male first name in several cultures.

Jacob is a popular name in Jewish families.

Jacob est un prénom populaire dans les familles juives.

Biblical character, son of Isaac and father of the twelve tribes of Israel.

In the Bible, Jacob had a dream where he saw a ladder to heaven.

Dans la Bible, Jacob a eu un rêve où il a vu une échelle vers le ciel.

Name of several Christian saints.

Saint Jacob is often celebrated in Catholic churches.

Saint Jacob est souvent célébré dans les églises catholiques.

The name Jacob comes from the Hebrew יַעֲקֹב (Ya'akov) which means 'the one who follows.'

The Book of Jacob

A book of the New Testament.

Le livre de Jacob

Jacob and Esau

Reference to the biblical story of the twins.

Jacob et Esaü

The struggle of Jacob

Event where Jacob wrestles with an angel.

La lutte de Jacob

Jacobi

Derived from Jacob, sometimes used as a surname.

Jacobi

Jacobite

Related to the supporters of James II of England.

Jacobite

Jacobin

Member of a radical political group during the French Revolution.

Jacobin

Affectionate term for a friend named Jacob.

Hey, my Jacob, how's it going?

Salut, mon Jacob, comment ça va ?

Used to refer to a smart or cunning man.

This guy is a real Jacob in his field.

Ce type est un vrai Jacob dans son domaine.