Boy name

Jacob

יַעֲקֹב(Hebrew)

Supplanter, holder of the heel

/JAY-kub/
Gender
Boy
Origin
Hebrew
Syllables
2
Numerology
4

About the name

Hebrew patriarch, father of the twelve tribes of Israel.

Religions / traditions
JewishChristian
Common in countries
IsraelUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
Meaning themes
Strength
Style tags
classicbiblical

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Numerology · Number 4

The Builder. Number 4 represents stability, discipline, and hard work. Practical and reliable, they build strong foundations for the future.

DisciplinedLoyalPracticalOrganizedHonest
Lucky color
Green
Compatible numbers
2, 6, 8
Letter sum
134

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