Name Giacobbe Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Giacobbe

Giacobbe is a ♂ boy’s name.

What is the origin of the name Giacobbe?

Giacobbe is an Italian variant of the biblical names Jacob or James, which are of Hebrew origin.

What does the name Giacobbe mean?

Giacobbe originally means “may God protect”. Besides, Giacobbe means”holder of the heel” (from Hebrew “‘akév/עָקֵב” = heel) or “supplanter” (from Hebrew “‘akáv/עָקַב” = to follow/to supplant), because he was born grasping the heel of his first born twin brother Esau and he bought his birthright to supplant him.

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