Surname · Greek
Ιακώβος
“he who supplants”·“heel grabber”·“supplanter”
Ιακώβος is used as a surname.
GreekWritten in Greek script. In English: Iakovos.
Meaning & origin
What it means
Ιακώβος is Iakovos written in the Greek alphabet. In Hebrew use, Iakovos carries the interpretation “he who supplants.” Iakovos is a form of Jacob. Traditional interpretations include “heel grabber” and “supplanter”—someone who takes another’s place. Both come from the biblical narrative, while the name’s original linguistic derivation remains debated.
Explained through its name family
Where it comes from
Ιακώβος is Iakovos written in the Greek alphabet. An origin associated with this spelling is Hebrew.
Explained through its name family
Ιακώβος’s family of names
In Greek usage, Ιακώβος as a surname has a transliteration in Iakovos.
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