Jacob
/ˈjaː.kɔp/
Jacob is the Dutch way to say the male given name Jacob. Wiktionary also lists Jacobus.
Meaning: male given name (the standard form) (name)
Ways to say it
| Dutch | IPA |
|---|---|
| Jacob | /ˈjaː.kɔp/ |
| Jacobus |
Jacob is a male given name used as the standard form of the name.
Which one should you use?
While Jacob is the standard everyday name, Jacobus is the more formal, Latinized version often found in official documents or historical contexts.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈjaː.kɔp/. The stress is on the first of two syllables.
Did you know?
- Shortened versions or nicknames of Jacobus in Dutch families often lead to names like 'Koos' or 'Jaap', which do not look like the original name at all.
- The Dutch name Jacob is the root of the common word jakobsladder, which means 'Jacob's ladder' and refers to both the biblical story and a specific type of climbing plant.
- The name Jaap is such a quintessential Dutch version of Jacob that it is often used in idioms or stereotypical depictions of old-fashioned Dutch men.
Examples in context
- Meneer Jacob, kunt u mij helpen?Mr. Jacob, can you help me?
- Goedendag, Jacob. Wat kan ik voor u doen?Good day, Jacob. How can I help you?
- Meneer Jacob, wilt u alstublieft uw handtekening hier zetten?Mr. Jacob, would you please sign here?
- Hé Jacob, hoe gaat het vandaag?Hey Jacob, how are you doing today?
- Ik ken een jongen genaamd Jacob.I know a boy named Jacob.
- Is Jacob vandaag ook aanwezig?Is Jacob also present today?
- Jacob komt vanavond bij ons eten.Jacob is coming to our dinner tonight.
Example conversation
Lucas and Emma are talking about their friend at a cafe.
- LucasHeb je Jacob al gesproken?Have you spoken to Jacob yet?
- EmmaNee, ik heb Jacob nog niet gezien.No, I haven't seen Jacob yet.
- LucasHij is er bijna.He is almost here.
- EmmaDan wachten we even op hem.Then we will wait for him for a bit.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “jacob” translations and entries Jacob, Jacobus, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
