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Jakob

Jakob (name) means a male given name, a variant spelling of "Jacob" common in German and Scandinavian languages. Example: “Jakob moved from Stockholm to study engineering abroad.”

name

A male given name, a variant spelling of "Jacob" common in German and Scandinavian languages.

"Jakob moved from Stockholm to study engineering abroad."

How to use Jakob

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA Northern European spelling of the name "Jacob."

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Etymology

A Germanic and Scandinavian spelling of "Jacob."

Origin: Germanic

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What does “Jakob” mean?

The word “Jakob” means a male given name, a variant spelling of "Jacob" common in German and Scandinavian languages. In plain terms, a Northern European spelling of the name "Jacob.".

How do you use “Jakob” in a sentence?

Here is “Jakob” used in a sentence: “Jakob moved from Stockholm to study engineering abroad.”

What part of speech is “Jakob”?

“Jakob” is a name.

Where does the word “Jakob” come from?

The word “Jakob” comes from Germanic. A Germanic and Scandinavian spelling of "Jacob.".

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Words with germanic origins Words that end with B Words that start with J