Jacob (en. Jacob)

/ˈxako/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Name of a biblical figure, son of Isaac and Rebekah.

Jacob was the father of the twelve tribes of Israel.

Jacob fue el padre de las doce tribus de Israel.

Name of a person, commonly used in many countries.

I met a Jacob who is very nice.

Conocí a un Jacob que es muy simpático.

Name used in family matters or contexts of closeness.

Whenever I see Jacob, we catch up.

Siempre que veo a Jacob, nos ponemos al día.

The name 'Jacob' comes from the Hebrew Ya'aqov, which means 'the one who follows' or 'the one who supplants.'

Jacob and his sons

Reference to the biblical story about Jacob and his twelve sons.

Jacob y sus hijos

to be a Jacob

Expression that refers to being disappointed or betrayed by someone trusted.

ser un Jacob

Jacobo

Variant of the name Jacob, mostly used in Spanish-speaking contexts.

Jacobo

Israel

Name related to Jacob, who was given the name Israel after wrestling with an angel.

Israel

Affectionate term to refer to a friend named Jacob.

Hey, Jacob! Are you going to the party tonight?

¡Ey, Jacob! ¿Vas a la fiesta esta noche?

Use of the name Jacob as a synonym for 'he's a good guy.'

That guy is a real Jacob, always helping others.

Ese chico es un verdadero Jacob, siempre ayuda a los demás.