Yakup
Fact sheet
- Name
- Yakup
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
Yakup is the Turkish variant of the name Jakob. The exact meaning of this name remains disputed to this day.
What does the name Yakup mean?
Yakup, as the Turkish form of Jakob, is interpreted either as 'God may protect' or as 'the heel holder'. For detailed derivations, we refer to the name page of Jakob. In Turkey, Yakup is very popular and is a common boys' name. A related form is the Arabic Yakub.
Where does the name Yakup come from?
The name Yakup originates as a variant of Jakob from the Hebrew Jaʿakow (יַעֲקֹב). In ancient Hebrew, this name can be interpreted as a complete statement 'God protects' or 'God may protect'. However, folk etymologically, it is also associated with the ancient Hebrew term 'akow' for 'to hold the heel'. The ancient Hebrew
How do you pronounce Yakup?
The pronunciation of Yakup: The name consists of two syllables and is clearly structured. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'Ja-kup' [ˈjaːkʊp], starting with a long A sound that signals openness. The hard k in the second syllable gives a distinct accent. The final consonant ensures a clear ending. Yakup radiates strength and tradition - a name with clear contours and a calm presence.
When is the name day of Yakup?
The most significant name days for Yakup are May 3 (James the Less), July 25 (James the Greater), and October 6 (Patriarch Jacob).
Popularity
In Germany, Yakup is among the more common first names. Currently, it ranks 528th on the list of the most popular male first names. Its best ranking was in 2017 at 388th place. Over the last ten years, Yakup has been chosen as a first name about 1,000 times, placing it 536th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 543rd. Worldwide, Yakup shows varying popularity in different countries.
Nicknames & pet names
Jacques / Yaki / Yakuli / Yup
Similar first names
Famous people
- Hüseyin Yakup Düz (footballer)
- Yakup Bugun (football player)
- Yakup Gör (French wrestler)
- Yakup Kadri Karaosmanoglu (writer)
- Yakup Kilic (boxer from Turkey)
- Yakup Kulmiy (writer from the USA)
- Yakup Ramazan Zorlu (footballer from France)
- Yakup Sener (Turkish boxer)
- Yakup Sertkaya (Bulgarian football player)
Frequently asked questions about the name Yakup
What does the name Yakup mean?
Yakup is the Turkish form of the name Jakob and is often interpreted as 'God may protect' or 'the heel holder'.
Where does the name Yakup come from?
The name Yakup is a variant of Jakob and originates from the Hebrew Jaʿakow, which can be understood in the ancient Hebrew context as 'God protects'.
How popular is the name Yakup?
In Turkey, the name Yakup is very popular and is among the common boys' names.