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Yaqoob

याक़ूब
said yaa-qoob
also written: Yaqub,Jacob
Meaning

The prophet Jacob, father of Joseph, who grieved at his son's long absence.

Literally: (Hebrew origin) supplanter, holder of the heel

Related words
ARABIC

Yusuf

The prophet Joseph, renowned in Islamic tradition for his surpassing beauty and his patience through trial.

ARABIC

Ishaaq

The prophet Isaac, son of Abraham and father of Jacob.

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Ibrahim

The prophet Abraham, revered in Islam as the patriarch of monotheism and the breaker of idols.

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