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Name Origin

Yakov is a Hebrew given name, traditionally meaning 'he will grasp' or 'he will heel.' It is the Slavic form of the biblical name Jacob.

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Famous People

Yakov Smirnoff (1951-)

Comedian, Actor

  • Known for his observational humor about Soviet life and culture.
  • Starred in the sitcom 'What a Country!'

Yakov Perelman (1882-1942)

Mathematician, Science Popularizer

  • Authored numerous books on mathematics and physics for the general public.
  • Made complex scientific concepts accessible to a wider audience.