Malay Names · Boy
Ahmad Yaakob name meaning
“most praiseworthy; to follow”
- Letters
- 11
- Syllables
- 5●●●●●
- First letter
- A
- Origin
- Arabic · Hebrew
- Category
- Malay Names
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Arabic scriptأحمد يعقوب
Ahmad Yaakob is a boys' name combining Ahmad and Yaakob, meaning 'most praiseworthy; to follow'.
What does Ahmad Yaakob mean?
About the name Ahmad Yaakob
Ahmad Yaakob is a boys' name made of two elements. Ahmad means "most praiseworthy" and is often used as the first element of boys' names. Yaakob comes from the Hebrew name Yaakov, from a root meaning "to follow". Other spellings include Yaacob and Yaakub. The combination is used in Malaysia.
| Gender | ♂ Boy |
|---|---|
| Origin | Arabic, Hebrew |
| Syllables | Ah-mad Ya-a-kob |
| Parts | Ahmad + Yaakob |
| First letter | Malay Names starting with A |
| Arabic script | أحمد يعقوب |
|---|
Sources
- Wiktionary: Ahmad · en.wiktionary.org · meaning
- Wiktionary: يعقوب · en.wiktionary.org · meaning
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