Jacoba
yah-KO-buh
✦ Meaning
“Dutch and German feminine form of Jacob, from Hebrew Yaakov meaning 'supplanter.' The name carries medieval European nobility while maintaining its biblical foundation through theological history.”
Popularity Over Time
Jacoba is not currently in the US top 1000.
Origin
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Style
Famous Bearers
- Saint Jacoba
- historical figures in Dutch and German traditions
Similar Names
Cross-Cultural Notes
Dutch/German origin, works across Northern European cultures
People Also Ask
Dutch and German feminine form of Jacob, from Hebrew Yaakov meaning 'supplanter.' The name carries medieval European nobility while maintaining its biblical foundation through theological history.
Jacoba is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. It's making a comeback as part of the vintage name wave.
Popular nicknames for Jacoba include Jacoba, Cobi, Ja.
Names that pair beautifully with Jacoba include Beatrice, Louisa, Josepha.