Яків
/Ya‑kív/
(Hebr.) He who follows in the footsteps; he who supplants
Gender
Boys
Origin
Ancient Hebrew
Popularity
#1174
Syllables
1 syllables
Meaning
(Hebr.) He who follows in the footsteps; he who supplants
The name Yakiv has a biblical origin (the patriarch Jacob) and is included in the church calendar. In Ukraine it has been used since ancient times, symbolizing perseverance, fidelity, and the pursuit of spiritual growth.
Nicknames & variations
Personality traits
Famous bearers
Яків Стеценко (поет, 1900‑1975)
Яків Дергач (історик, 1930‑2005)
Яків Олійник (композитор, 1915‑1992)
Яків Кузьмін (політолог)
Яків (Біблійний патріарх)
Яків Петров (актер)
Яків Грабовський (вчений)
Яків Мельник (спортсмен)
Similar names
Якуш
BoysSlavic
(Slavic diminutive of Yakiv)
Яник
BoysSlavic
(Slav.) Diminutive of Jan
Адам
BoysAncient Hebrew
A person or created from the earth.
Уц
BoysAncient Hebrew
Biblical name, sandy land.
Ян-Матвій
BoysLatin
(Lat.Heb.) Divine Grace + Gift of God
Ваал
BoysJewish
ruler, master
Яаков
BoysAncient Hebrew
One who walks in the footsteps; one who drives out
Філіппе
BoysAncient Greek
Italian form of the name Філіп.