Jacob

Jacob name meaning and origin

What does Jacob mean?

English form of the Hebrew name Yaakov, which could be from the Hebrew words aqev or aqab, meaning "heel" or "supplanter".

Pronounced: JAY cub

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English

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Jacob Black is a lead character in Stephanie Meyer's popular "Twilight Saga" books and films.

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