Jacoba

Now that Jacob has been the top boys' name for several years, this may come to the fore, the way Michaela did after Michael's long reign at Number One. For now, it's one of the more unusual girl names starting with J.

Gender

Girl

Origin

Hebrew, feminine variation of Jacob

Numerology

J is for joy, that you always bring.

A is for abundant, your cheer knows no bounds.

C is for captive, your web of charm.

O is for old fashioned, you cherish the past.

B is for bewitch, your charm is undeniable.

A is for altruism, the unselfish you.

Lucky

Jacoba lucky number is 5.

Free-thinking, adventurous, and progressive, 5 is defined by freedom. 5 needs to experience the world by engaging its five senses: For 5, life lessons are acquired through spontaneous acts of bravery. Akin to Sagittarius energy within astrology, 5 is known for its playful, impulsive, and vivacious spirit.

Jacoba in Pop Culture

• Tess Mercer also known as Lutessa Lena Luthor, character in DC Universe
• Tess Ramsey character on American soap opera Port Charles
• Tess Smith an alternate personality of Jessica Buchanan on American soap "One Life to Live"
• Tess character on TV's "Touched by an Angel"