Given name · Greek
Ιάκωβος
Ιάκωβος is a given name from Ancient Greek. It is used in Greek.
GreekWritten in Greek script. In English: James.
Meaning & origin
Ιάκωβος’s family of names
In Greek usage, Ιάκωβος has a conventional equivalent in the English form James. In Greek usage, Ιάκωβος has a conventional equivalent in the Portuguese form Jacob. In Greek usage, Ιάκωβος has a conventional equivalent in the Czech form Jakub.
The ring: across languages.
Around the world
Ιάκωβος has relatives in 4 languages. Lines run from its Ancient Greek roots to each of them.
5 related names in 4 languages. Point at a dot, or tab to the map and use the arrow keys.
Across languages 7
Equivalents and cognates in other languages, plus older forms it grew from.
People named Ιάκωβος
- James I of CyprusKing of Cyprus and Armenia1334–1398
- Iakovos KambanellisGreek writer and film director (1921-2011)
- Patriarch Jacob of AlexandriaGreek Patriarch of Alexandria 1861-18651803–1865
- Iakovos TombazisGreek admiral1782–1829
- Theoliptos FenerlisGreek theologian and Metropolitan at Ecumenical Patriarchate (1957–2026)
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