jacob

noun
UK: /ˈdʒeɪ.kəb/
US: /ˈdʒeɪ.kəb/

  1. A male given name, often of Hebrew origin.

    1. Jacob is my friend's name. [ ] [ ]
    2. My son Jacob is a very smart and active boy. [ ] [ ]

  2. A common surname.

    1. I know a person named Jacob. [ ] [ ]
    2. The Jacob family has lived here for many years. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "jacob" in English means: A male given name, often of Hebrew origin., A common surname..

The phonetic transcription of "jacob" is /ˈdʒeɪ.kəb/ in British English and /ˈdʒeɪ.kəb/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "jacob": "Jacob is my friend's name.". More examples on the page.