Jakup

Jakup is an Albanian variant of the biblical name Jakob, while the spelling Jákup is used in the Faroe Islands. The name has its origin in the ancient Hebrew Jaʿakow, although its exact meaning is not definitively clarified.

What does the name Jakup mean?

Jakup represents both the Albanian and Faroese forms of Jakob. The name is derived from the ancient Hebrew Jaʿakow and can be interpreted as 'God protect' or 'heel holder'. More details about the meanings can be found on the name page of Jakob. Jakup is especially widespread in Albania, Kosovo, and Turkey, while Jákup ranks among the most common boy names in the Faroe Islands.

Where does the name Jakup come from?

The name Jakup is derived from the ancient Hebrew name 'Jaʿakow', just like the variant Jakob. In ancient Hebrew, this can be understood as a complete sentence for 'God protect' or 'may God protect'. An alternative interpretation refers to the word component 'akow', which means 'to hold the heel' (derived from 'akew' for 'heel').

How do you pronounce Jakup?

The pronunciation of Jakup is clear and two-syllable. It is pronounced as 'Ja-kup' [ˈjaːkʊp], with the name starting with a long A sound. The hard K creates a distinct separation, and the final P gives the name a striking conclusion. Jakup thus appears direct, strong in character, compact, powerful, and present.

When is the name day of Jakup?

The most significant name days for Jakup are May 3 (James the Less), July 25 (James the Greater), and October 6 (Patriarch Jacob).

Popularity

In Germany, Jakup is a widely used name. Currently, it ranks 3,183rd on the list of most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2009 at rank 1,979. In the last ten years, Jakup has been chosen as a first name about 70 times, placing it 3,010th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,229th.

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Famous people

• Jákup á Borg (Faroese football player)
• Jakup Dahl (Faroese writer)
• Jakup Mato (Albanian literary critic)