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    • Supplanter
    • Jacob comes from the Hebrew Ya'aqov, usually explained as 'holder of the heel' or 'one who follows'. He is a patriarch in the Bible.
    OriginUnknown originHebrew & Biblical
    Native script—याकोब (Hindi script)
    GenderBoyBoy
    Popularity
    US rank #1 (2012)
    Syllables22
    First letterJJ
    Rashi——
    Numerology7: wisdom, reflection and intuition5: curiosity, freedom and adventure

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