Yakov

Yakov is of Slavic, Hebrew, Bulgarian, and Russian origin and it is traditionally a boy's name. According to its Slavic origin, the meaning of Yakov is ‘supplanter’. The name Yakov is a translation of the Hebrew name Jacob or the same meaning. Famous personalities with this name include Yakov Estrin, a Russian chess master, Yakov Malik, a Soviet diplomat, and Yakov Gakkel, a Soviet oceanographer and professor.

Gender

Boy

Meaning

supplanter

Origin

Russian variation of Jacob

Numerology

Y is for yearn, your innermost desires.

A is for amenable, for your easy going nature.

K is for keepsake, you treasure your memories.

O is for outlook, pleasing to all.

V is for verve! Your enthusiasm!

Lucky

Yakov lucky number is 2.

Within numerology, the 2 vibration assumes the role of the mediator, creating harmony by bringing together dissonant forces through compassion, empathy, and kindness. 2 is linked to psychic abilities and intuition, and if this number appears as a Life Path or Destiny Number, the individual will be astute to subtle energy shifts and emotional nuances. Because 2 is so sensitive, it is very conflict-averse, and can end up feeling under-appreciated or unacknowledged. 2 must avoid seeking external validation and, instead, realize that perfect equilibrium needed already exists within.

Famous People Named Yakov

• Vienna Girardi American reality TV personality ("The Bachelor")
• Vivienne Vienna Wiśniewski (b. 2008) daughter of singers Michał and Ania Wiśniewski
• Vigdis Finnbogadottir President of Iceland (1980,96), first democratically elected female head of state
• Vigdis Hjorth Norwegian novelist
• Yakov Smirnoff Russian,American comedian