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Jakobea is considered the feminine form of the biblical name Jakob in Switzerland. The name has its roots in the ancient Hebrew Ya'aqov (יַעֲקֹב). Translated, it means 'God protects' and has folk etymological meanings such as 'the deceiver', 'the supplanter', 'the heel holder', and 'the trickster'.
What does the name Jakobea mean?
Jakobea is the Swiss feminine variant of the ancient biblical name Jakob, which originates from the ancient Hebrew Ya'aqov (יַעֲקֹב). The name translates to 'God protects' and has folk etymological meanings such as 'the deceiver', 'the supplanter', 'the heel holder', and 'the trickster'. Its roots lie in ancient Hebrew, where the elements Ya (יַ) mean 'the name of God' and akáv (עָקַב) mean 'to supplant, to follow, to deceive, to outwit' or akév (עָקֵב) means '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, Jakobine, Jacoba, Jacobette, Jacobeth, and Jacobiane.
Where does the name Jakobea come from?
The name Jakobea has its origins in ancient Hebrew and means 'God protects'.
How do you pronounce Jakobea?
The pronunciation of Jakobea is four to five syllables and sonorous. In the form 'Ja-ko-be-a' [jaˈkoːbeːa], a harmonious flow of vowels unfolds, giving the name a solemn breadth. The open ending '-ea' provides a gentle sound conclusion. Jakobea thus appears elegant and melodic - classic, bright, and with a calm, supportive presence.
When is the name day of Jakobea?
The name day for Jakobea is celebrated on February 8.
Popularity
In Germany, Jakobea is among the rarer first names. In 2019, it ranked 4,068th on the list of the most common female baby names. Over the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, Jakobea ranks 11,574th. Worldwide, Jakobea is also not widely used.
Nicknames & pet names
Bea / Jaka / Jakki / Jako / Jakobi / Joka / Kobi
Frequently asked questions about the name Jakobea
What is the origin of the name Jakobea?
Jakobea has its origins in ancient Hebrew and is a feminine variant of the biblical name Jakob. The name is prevalent in the languages of German and Swiss.
What does the name Jakobea mean?
The name Jakobea means 'God protects'. The components consist of 'Ya', which means 'the name of God', and 'akáv', which stands for 'to supplant, to follow, to deceive, to outwit' or 'akév', which means 'the heel'.
How popular is the name Jakobea?
Jakobea is relatively rare in Switzerland and German-speaking areas, but enjoys a certain popularity as a classic and biblical name choice.