Jacob in Arabic
The name Jacob is written جيكوب in Arabic. It is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter, held by the heel".
جيكوب
- In Arabic
- جيكوب
- Gender
- Male
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Meaning
- supplanter, held by the heel
- Traditional Arabic form
- يعقوب (Yaqub)
How to write Jacob in Arabic, letter by letter
- ج Jim: "j" as in "jam"
- ي Ya: "y", or a long "ee"
- ك Kaf: "k" as in "kite"
- و Waw: "w", or a long "oo"
- ب Ba: "b" as in "boy"
Jacob in Arabic calligraphy
Jacob (جيكوب) in Thuluth, Nastaliq, Kufi, Naskh and display fonts, each downloadable as a transparent PNG.
Jacob in Arabic for a tattoo, necklace or gift
For a name necklace or tattoo, keep the spelling جيكوب and make sure the letters stay joined and read from right to left. Thuluth and Diwani give an ornate look for larger pieces, while Kufi stays readable at small sizes.
Frequently asked questions
How do you write Jacob in Arabic?
Jacob is written جيكوب, from right to left.
What does the name Jacob mean?
Jacob is of Hebrew origin and means "supplanter, held by the heel".
What is Jacob in Arabic tradition?
The traditional Arabic form is Yaqub (يعقوب). The spelling جيكوب follows the Western pronunciation.