Standard spelling
雅各布
Yǎ gè bù
The standard Chinese spelling of Jacob.
- 雅
- elegant, refined
- 各
- each; a common name sound
- 布
- cloth; a common name sound
A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Jacob, light on meaning.
Jacob in Chinese
In Chinese, Jacob is written 雅各布 (Yǎ gè bù), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 嘉豪 (Jiā háo): a Chinese-style name meaning fine and heroic.
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雅各布
Yǎ gè bù
Jacob
Choose by sound or by meaning.
There is no single official spelling of an English name in Chinese. Here is what each option says, character by character.
Name with meaning
嘉豪
Jiā háo
A Chinese-style name meaning fine and heroic.
- 嘉
- fine, excellent
- 豪
- heroic, bold
Sounds like the “Ja-” of Jacob and carries a clear, positive meaning.
Single character
豪
Háo
A single character meaning heroic boldness.
- 豪
- heroic, bold
One bold character when space is tight.
Where Jacob comes from.
Jacob comes from Hebrew and is traditionally explained as “holder of the heel” or “supplanter”. In the Bible, Jacob is the father of the twelve tribes of Israel.
Famous Jacobs in Chinese
- Jacob Grimmone of the Brothers Grimm雅各布·格林
About Jacob in Chinese
What does the name Jacob mean?
Jacob comes from Hebrew and is traditionally explained as “holder of the heel” or “supplanter”. In the Bible, Jacob is the father of the twelve tribes of Israel.
How do you say Jacob in Chinese?
Jacob is written 雅各布 and pronounced Yǎ gè bù. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Jacob, light on meaning.
What does 嘉豪 mean?
嘉豪 (Jiā háo) is a Chinese-style name for Jacob: a Chinese-style name meaning fine and heroic. 嘉 means “fine, excellent”, 豪 means “heroic, bold”.
Which version of Jacob is best for a tattoo?
雅各布 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 嘉豪 is shorter and every character carries a meaning, which many people prefer for body art. Write it in a readable style such as Kaishu, and show it to a fluent reader before your appointment.