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Name Origin

Jakob is a variant spelling of Jacob, a Hebrew name meaning 'supplanter' or 'he who grasps the heel.' It originates from the biblical patriarch Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah.

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Famous People

Jakob Bernoulli (1655-1705)

Mathematician

  • Pioneer in calculus and probability theory
  • Formulated the Bernoulli principle

Jakob Friedrich Fries (1773-1843)

Philosopher

  • Developed a critical philosophy influenced by Kant
  • Emphasized the role of active thought in shaping knowledge

Jakob Dylan (1969-)

Singer-songwriter, Musician

  • Frontman for the rock band The Wallflowers
  • Won a Grammy Award for Best Rock Song in 1998