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Name Origin

Jacobus is a Latin given name derived from the Hebrew name יַעֲקֹב (Ya'akov), meaning 'he grasps the heel' or 'supplanter'. It is the Latin form of the biblical name James, and has been used as a given name in Europe for centuries. In many cultures, it is associated with strength, resilience, and determination.

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