Muslim boy name
Yaqub: name meaning
يعقوب
“One who follows; successor”
BoyGender
Hebrew / ArabicOrigin
YesIn the Qur'an
The Prophet Yaqub (Jacob), father of Yusuf.
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged giving children good names with good meanings, and changed names whose meanings were bad. Many families also follow the sunnah of the aqiqah on the seventh day, when the baby is named.
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Questions
What does Yaqub mean?
Yaqub (يعقوب) means "One who follows; successor". It is a Hebrew / Arabic name for a boy.
Is Yaqub a Muslim name?
Yes. Yaqub is used by Muslims around the world. The Prophet Yaqub (Jacob), father of Yusuf.
Is Yaqub mentioned in the Qur'an?
Yes. The Prophet Yaqub (Jacob), father of Yusuf.