Jakob: Name day

Name day

Jakob's name day is observed on multiple dates across different countries: May 3 and October 11 and November 28 in Austria, July 15 in Germany, July 25 in Estonia, Norway, Sweden, and the USA.

Name background

Jakob is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, meaning "supplanter" or "heel-grabber." Its rich history traces back to the biblical patriarch Jacob, who famously wrestled with an angel and later became the progenitor of the twelve tribes of Israel. The name carries an enduring strength and a sense of resilience, often evoking a solid and dependable character. Globally recognized and widely adopted across various cultures, Jakob projects a grounded yet approachable aura. The name feels both classic and contemporary, lending itself to a mood that is reliably strong but not without a touch of gentle warmth.

Name Day List: Jakob

Country	Day	Month	Names
Austria	3	May	Jakob, Philipp, Viola
Germany	15	July	Jakob
Estonia	25	July	Jakob, Jaagup, Jaak, Jaako, Jako, Jaap, Jass
Norway	25	July	Jack, Jakob, Jim
Sweden	25	July	Jakob
USA	25	July	Coby, Colby, Diego, Israel, Jack, Jackie, Jackson, Jaclyn, Jacob, Jacoby, Jacqueline, Jacquelyn, Jacques, Jaime, Jake, Jakob, James, Jameson, Jamie, Jaquan, Jaqueline, Jaxon, Jaxson, Jim, Jimena, Jimmie, Jimmy, Kobe, Koby, Kolby, Santiago
Austria	11	October	Bruno, Jakob
Austria	28	November	Berta, Gunther, Jakob

Name Day List - similar names (Jakob)

Country	Day	Month	Names
Austria	25	July	Jakobus, Thomas, Valentina
Poland	16	September	Antym, Cyprian, Edda, Edyta, Eufemia, Eugenia, Franciszek, Jakobina, Kamila, Kornel, Lucja, Łucja, Sebastiana, Sędzisław, Wiktor, Wiktoriusz