What origin is the name Iakov?

Iakov comes from Slavic naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

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Names from the same slavic tradition pair naturally with Iakov — for example Mila, Nadia, Tatiana. You can browse more on our slavic names page.

Iakov

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Iakov

Iakov

Boy

Slavic

2 syllables

Iakov (Иаков) is a Slavic boy's name meaning "Derived from the Hebrew Yaakov; it means supplanter. Used in various Slavic cultures as a form of Jacob.".

Parents who choose Iakov pick a boy name from the Slavic tradition, meaning "Derived from the Hebrew Yaakov; it means supplanter. Used in various Slavic cultures as a form of Jacob.". It has 2 syllables.

Native script: Иаков
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 25 October 2026.

Meaning

Derived from the Hebrew Yaakov; it means supplanter. Used in various Slavic cultures as a form of Jacob.

Popularity

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What does Iakov mean?

Iakov is a boy name of Slavic origin meaning "Derived from the Hebrew Yaakov; it means supplanter. Used in various Slavic cultures as a form of Jacob.".

How popular is Iakov?

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Sister names that go with Iakov

Mila Nadia Tatiana Danica Anya Natasha

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Name numerology

8is the Chaldean number for Iakov.

Number 8 is linked with ambition, strength and determination.

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Names with a similar meaning to Iakov

Iakov means "Derived from the Hebrew Yaakov; it means supplanter. Used in various Slavic cultures as a form of Jacob." — these names share that spirit.

James — "James comes from the Late Latin Iacomus, a form of Jacob, from the Hebrew Ya'aqov, 'holder of the heel'. Two apostles bore it." (Hebrew)
Jacob — "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." (Hebrew)
Isabella — "Isabella is the Italian and Spanish form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'pledged to God'." (Hebrew)
Mia — "Mia is a Scandinavian and German short form of Maria. In Italian and Spanish, mia also means 'mine'." (Scandinavian)
Benjamin — "Benjamin comes from the Hebrew Binyamin, meaning 'son of the right hand' or 'son of the south'. He is Jacob's youngest son in the Bible." (Hebrew)
Amelia — "Amelia comes from the Germanic amal, meaning 'work' or 'industrious'. It is also used as a form of Emilia." (German)
Ella — "Ella comes from the Germanic element alia, meaning 'other' or 'all'. It is also used as a short form of Eleanor and Ellen." (English)
Joseph — "Joseph comes from the Hebrew Yosef, meaning 'God will add'. In the Bible, Joseph is a son of Jacob and also the husband of Mary." (Hebrew)