Jaka

The name Jaka is traditionally given to boys, and it originates from the land of rich culture and landscape, Slovenia. However, Jaka is supposedly said to be derived from the name Jacob or James. Jaka’s cognate name Jacob or James’s history is in Hebrew Bible. Jacob is the son of father Isaac and mother Rebecca. His story starts in the ‘Book of Genesis’ where he was born with a twin brother Esau. The biblical narrative described Young Jacob as a ‘simple man, dwelling in tents’. The ladder which he visioned in his dream is referred to as ‘Jacob’s ladder’. The meaning of Jaka is ‘young adult man’, ‘may god protect’, or ‘supplant’. This name has Javanese roots and references. Jaka Stromajer, a footballer in Slovenian, Jaka Mwambi, a Tanzanian diplomat, and Jaka Lakovia, a professional basketball player are the well-known personalities to share the name. This forename can also be used as a surname. Jacob in Africa, Jacques in French, Yakobu in Japanese, and, Iacobus in Latin are the other cognate of the same name. Thus, this name is most popular and used globally.

Gender

Boy

Meaning

young man

Origin

Indonesian

Numerology

J is for jolly, the fun side!

A is for altruism, the unselfish you.

K is for keepsake, you treasure your memories.

A is for amenable, for your easy going nature.

Lucky

Jaka 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.

Famous People Named Jaka

• Jaka Stauffer daughter of YouTubers Myka and James Stauffer