Yakup means “Jacob (the prophet's name)”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Turkish, Uyghur, Uzbek and Bashkir and also used in Turkmen.
- Yakup is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish, Uyghur, Uzbek, Turkmen and Bashkir.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Yakup mean?
Literally: Arabic Yaʿqūb, the Qur'anic form of Jacob
Literal meaning
Yakup is the Turkish spelling of Arabic Yaʿqūb, the name of the patriarch Jacob. The same name is listed for Uyghur (يەئقۇب) and Uzbek, where both Yaʼqub and the simpler Yoqub occur. Each entry derives it from Arabic.[1,2,3,5,6]
Yakup in Turkish, Uyghur, Uzbek, Turkmen and Bashkir
What does Yakup mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Yakup and Yakup. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “Jacob (the prophet's name)” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[5,7]
Listed as a given name in the Turkish section of Wiktionary.
What does Yakup mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written يەئقۇب and ye'qub (ULY). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “Jacob (the prophet's name)” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Listed as a given name in the Uyghur section of Wiktionary.
What does Yakup mean in Uzbek?
In Uzbek the name is written Yaʼqub and Yoqub. No separate Uzbek gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “Jacob (the prophet's name)” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[2,3]
Listed as a given name in the Uzbek section of Wiktionary.
What does Yakup mean in Turkmen?
In Turkmen the name is written Ýakup. No separate Turkmen gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “Jacob (the prophet's name)” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Yakup mean in Bashkir?
In Bashkir the name is written Яҡуп and Yaqup (Wiktionary romanization). No separate Bashkir gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “Jacob (the prophet's name)” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[6]
Where does the name Yakup come from?
Arabic, borrowing. Wiktionary traces the name to Arabic يَعْقُوب.[6]✓ Documented
Arabic, borrowing. Borrowed from Arabic; the Turkish form came through Ottoman Turkish.[1,2,3,5]✓ Documented
How do you pronounce Yakup?
In IPA: [jɑ.ˈqup], as given in the cited dictionary entry.
Which languages use the name Yakup?
Yakup is used as a given name in Turkish, Uyghur, Uzbek, Turkmen and Bashkir. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Yakup across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | YakupLatin YakupLatin | Boy | same as above: “Jacob (the prophet's name)” | Documented[5,7] |
| Uyghur | يەئقۇبArabic script | Boy | same as above: “Jacob (the prophet's name)” | Documented[1] |
| Uzbek | YaʼqubLatin YoqubLatin | Boy | same as above: “Jacob (the prophet's name)” | Documented[2,3] |
| Turkmen | ÝakupLatin | Boy | same as above: “Jacob (the prophet's name)” | Editorial |
| Bashkir | ЯҡупCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “Jacob (the prophet's name)” | Documented[6] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Yakup
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yakup[5] | Turkish | Latin | Standard spelling |
| Yakup | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
| يەئقۇب[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| ye'qub[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY) |
| Yaʼqub[2] | Uzbek | Latin | Native spelling |
| Yoqub[3] | Uzbek | Latin | Native spelling |
| Ýakup | Turkmen | Latin | Native spelling |
| Яҡуп[6] | Bashkir | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Yaqup[6] | Bashkir | Latin | Romanization (Wiktionary romanization) |
Sibling names for Yakup
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Yakup rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- TurdixanGirl“name wishing the child to stay (survive)”same language (uyghur)
- MezemzatBoy“of high lineage, of noble essence”same language (uyghur)
- JabbarBoy“compeller; strong”same language (uyghur)
- DağaşanUnisex“one who crosses mountains”same language (turkish)
- GʻayratBoy“zeal, energy”same language (uzbek)
- ArelBoy“clean, honest person”same language (turkish)
- LezizBoy“sweet, delicious”same language (uyghur)
- ŞehzadeBoy“prince”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Yakup
What does the name Yakup mean?
Yakup means “Jacob (the prophet's name)”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Turkish, Uyghur, Uzbek and Bashkir and also used in Turkmen.
Is Yakup a girl's or a boy's name?
Yakup is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Turkish: boys; Uyghur: boys; Uzbek: boys; Turkmen: boys; Bashkir: boys.
Where does Yakup come from?
Yakup is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Yakup?
Yakup is recorded for Turkish, Uyghur, Uzbek, Turkmen and Bashkir. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Yakup spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Yakup (Latin), يەئقۇب (Arabic script), Yaʼqub (Latin), Yoqub (Latin), Ýakup (Latin), Яҡуп (Cyrillic). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Yakup have?
Yakup has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by our editors; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “يەئقۇب”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 79099352. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Uyghur etymology derives the name from Arabic يعقوب; classified as a male given name in Uyghur; يەئقۇب appears as a Uyghur given name (masculine); Uyghur given-name entry written يەئقۇب in Uyghur Arabic script (+1 more)
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Yaʼqub”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 90837065. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Uzbek etymology derives the name from Arabic يعقوب; classified as a male given name in Uzbek; Yaʼqub appears as a Uzbek given name (masculine); Uzbek given-name entry spelled Yaʼqub
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Yoqub”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 92033056. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Uzbek etymology derives the name from Arabic يعقوب; classified as a male given name in Uzbek; Yoqub is also listed as a Uzbek given name; Uzbek given-name entry spelled Yoqub
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “يعقوب”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93209650. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Arabic يعقوب is the name of Jacob, the Hebrew patriarch, also a prophet of Islam
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Yakup”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 91973225. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: classified as a male given name in Turkish; Yakup appears as a Turkish given name (masculine); Turkish form inherited from the Ottoman Turkish spelling of the same Arabic word; Turkish given-name entry spelled Yakup
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Яҡуп”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 91510011. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: classified as a male given name in the Bashkir section; IPA [jɑ.ˈqup]; listed as a male given name in the Bashkir section; etymology states: From Arabic يَعْقُوب (yaʕqūb) (+2 more)
- Wikidata contributors. Wikidata item Q211877 (Yakup, male given name). Wikimedia Foundation, revision 2458958365. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC0 1.0.
Supports: Wikidata records Turkish as language of the name (P407)
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