Jacobus

Masculine

Meaning

He who supplants or follows after.

Etymology

Jacobus is the Latinized form of Jacob, derived from the Hebrew name Yaakov (יעקב). The name comes from the Hebrew root meaning 'to supplant' or 'to follow,' referencing the biblical Jacob who supplanted his brother Esau.

About the Name Jacobus

Jacobus is the Latin form of Jacob, commonly used in Dutch, German, and Scandinavian cultures. It carries biblical significance as the name of the patriarch who became Israel in the Old Testament.

Notable Bearers

Jacobus Arminius Jacobus Henricus van 't Hoff

Historical People Named Jacobus

Jacobus Jones Flowers