♂ Name Jaka

Q: What does the name Jaka mean?

Jaka originally means 'may God protect' (from Semitic 'Ja'akow'el'). Besides, Jaka means 'holder of the heel' (from Hebrew ''akév/עָקֵב' = heel) or 'supplanter' (from Hebrew ''akáv/עָקַב' = to follow/to supplant).

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Jaka is a ♂ boy name.

Where does the name Jaka come from?

Jaka is a Slovenian variant of the biblical name Jacob or James, that derived form the Hebrew name Ya’aqov (יַעֲקֹב).

What does the name Jaka mean?

Jaka originally means “may God protect” (from Semitic “Ja’akow’el”). Besides, Jaka means “holder of the heel” (from Hebrew “‘akév/עָקֵב” = heel) or “supplanter” (from Hebrew “‘akáv/עָקַב” = to follow/to supplant).

Pronunciation of Jaka

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Popularity of the name Jaka

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