jacobus

Meanings

• A name of Christian origin.

  - "The name Jacobus is of Christian origin."
  - "Jacobus was a common name in the medieval Christian world."

• A male given name, derived from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov, meaning 'supplanter' or 'usurper'.

  - "The name Jacobus is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'supplanter' or 'usurper'."
  - "Jacobus was a common name among the Hebrews, signifying one who supplants or usurps."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with jacobus
jacob , iacobus , laban

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Yacob, Ya-kov, Yakov, Ya'akov, Ya-aqov, Ya-aqov, Ya-aqov
   

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Variants

List of all variants of jacobus that leads to same result
Jacobus , Jacobuses , unite , unites , Arminius , Harmensen , Hermansz , Jacob Harmensen , Jacob Hermansz , Jacobus Arminius , De La Rey , Jacobus Hercules De La Rey , Jacobus Hercules Delarey , Joubert , Petrus Jacobus Joubert , Petrus Joubert , Piet Joubert , Andries Wilhelmus Jacobus Pretorius , Pretorius , Jacobus Hendricus van't Hoff , van't Hoff

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Forms

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Jacobus, Iacobus, Ya'aqov, Ya-aqov, Ya-aqov, Ya-aqov

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Etymology

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The name Jacobus is of Christian origin, derived from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov, meaning 'supplanter' or 'usurper'.

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Related Concepts

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1. apostle: An apostle is one of the twelve primary disciples of Jesus Christ, who were chosen by Jesus to spread His teachings throughout the world.

2. saint: A saint is a person who is recognized as having an exceptional degree of holiness or likeness to God. Saints are typically revered as models of faith and moral living, and are often invoked for intercession or help in times of need.

3. apostolic succession: Apostolic succession refers to the uninterrupted transmission of spiritual authority and apostolic lineage from the apostles of Jesus Christ to the present-day leaders and spiritual successors within various Christian denominations and communions.

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Culture

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In various cultures, the name Jacobus has held significant meanings and symbolism. In Christianity, Jacobus is identified as one of the twelve apostles, also known as Saint James the Greater. He is traditionally believed to have been martyred by being thrown down from a great height, or by being struck on the head with a sword. In art, Saint James the Greater is often depicted wearing a pilgrim's scallop shell on his shoulders, signifying his role as the patron saint of pilgrims and of Spain. In literature, the name Jacobus has appeared in various works, including in Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy, where Saint James the Greater is depicted as the guardian of the Purgatorio, or the Valley of Purgation, where souls go to be purified of their sins before they can enter the Heavenly Paradise.

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