Yaqub
“Successor”Muslim boy name · Hebrew origin
MeaningSuccessor
GenderBoy
OriginHebrew
First letterY
What does Yaqub mean?
Yaqub is a beautiful Muslim boy name of Hebrew origin. It means “Successor”. Prophet Yaqub.
Naming a child after the Prophets, the Companions and the righteous is a cherished tradition: it connects the child to a noble example from the very first day.
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged parents to choose names with good meanings, and to perform the Aqiqah and shave the baby’s head on the seventh day.