Jacob
/ˈjaː.kɔp/
The English name James is translated into Dutch as Jacob. Wiktionary also lists Jacobus.
Meaning: male given name (the standard form) (name)
Ways to say it
| Dutch | IPA |
|---|---|
| Jacob | /ˈjaː.kɔp/ |
| Jacobus |
The name is a male given name.
Which one should you use?
Jacob is the standard form of the name, while Jacobus serves as a formal variant.
How do you pronounce it?
The name is pronounced /ˈjaː.kɔp/. It has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- If you are looking for the most common nickname for 'Jacobus', it is often not 'Jacob' but rather 'Koos' or 'Kees'.
- The name Jacob is associated with the Dutch word jacobsladder, which refers to both the biblical ladder and a type of climbing plant.
- In the Netherlands, you will often see the name 'Jacob' shortened to 'Jaap' in informal settings, even though 'Jaap' is technically a separate name.
Examples in context
- Hallo, mijn naam is James.Hello, my name is James.
- Meneer James, kunt u mij alstublieft helpen?Mister James, could you please help me?
Example conversation
Sophie and Lucas are looking for a colleague in the office.
- SophieHeb jij Jacob gezien?Have you seen Jacob?
- LucasJa, hij is in de kantine.Yes, he is in the cafeteria.
- SophieIk moet Jacob iets vragen.I need to ask Jacob something.
- LucasGa maar snel naar hem toe.Just go to him quickly.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “james” translations and entries Jacob, Jacobus, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
