Jakobine

The name Jakobine is regarded as a modified form of the biblical name Jakob, which has its roots in the ancient Hebrew Ya'aqov (יַעֲקֹב). Translated, it means 'God may protect' and also has folk etymological meanings such as 'the supplanter', 'the one who pushes aside', 'the heel holder', and 'the deceiver'.

What does the name Jakobine mean?

Jakobine is a feminine variant of the biblical name Jakob, which is originally derived from the ancient Hebrew Ya'aqov (יַעֲקֹב). The meaning of the name is 'God may protect', while folk etymologically, terms like 'the supplanter', 'the one who pushes aside', 'the heel holder', and 'the deceiver' are also considered. The name consists of the ancient Hebrew elements Ya (יַ), meaning 'the name of God', and akáv (עָקַב), which means 'to supplant, to follow, to deceive, to outwit', or akév (עָקֵב) for 'the heel'. In the Old Testament, Jakob is the son of Isaac and the father of twelve sons who later founded the various tribes of Israel. Other variants include Jakoba, Jakobina, Jakobea, Jacoba, Jacobette, Jacobeth, and Jacobiane.

Where does the name Jakobine come from?

The etymology of Jakobine shows that it is a feminine first name of ancient Hebrew origin and means 'God may protect'. The ancient Hebrew

How do you pronounce Jakobine?

The pronunciation of Jakobine is similar to that of Jakobina, but is slightly compressed by the ending. The name is usually pronounced as 'Ja-ko-bi-ne' [jakoˈbiːnə], with the syllables clearly separated. The final 'e' provides a softer sound while maintaining the clear structure of the name. This gives Jakobine a calm and controlled feel - balanced, stable, and with a subtle, understated elegance.

When is the name day of Jakobine?

The name day for Jakobine is celebrated on February 8.

Popularity

In Germany, Jakobine is considered a rare first name. In 2013, it ranked 3,816th on the list of the most common female baby names. The best ranking was achieved in 2009 with 2,111th place. From 2010 to 2024, Jakobine was used as a first name in Germany fewer than ten times, placing it at 10,750th. In the last ten years, no child has received this name.

Nicknames & pet names

Bine / Bini / Binnie / Jako

Similar first names

Famous people

• Jakobine Engel (German actress)