Jakub
Jakub is a boys' name of Polish origin meaning “supplanter, held by the heel.” Jakub is the Polish form of Jacob, one of the most enduring biblical names.
how do you pronounce Jakub?
YAH-koob
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what does Jakub mean?
The name Jakub means “supplanter, held by the heel.” It comes from the Polish language tradition.
Jakub is the Polish form of Jacob, one of the most enduring biblical names. It has been a perennial favorite in Poland, consistently ranking in the top five boy's names. The name connects to the biblical patriarch Jacob and to Saint James (Jakub in Polish), patron saint of pilgrims.
who are famous people named Jakub?
- Jakub Błaszczykowski (Polish footballer)
- Jakub Józef Orliński (Polish opera singer)
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