Jacoba Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Jacoba Name at a Glance

Name	Jacoba
Meaning	Variant of Jacobina: Supplanter. Feminine version of the name Jacob, used occasionally in Scotland.
Origin	Scottish
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Jacoba Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Jacoba means “Variant of Jacobina: Supplanter. Feminine version of the name Jacob, used occasionally in Scotland”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Jacoba Name Origin

Our database records Jacoba under Scottish origin. Browse more Scottish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Jacoba a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Jacoba is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Jacoba

When considering Jacoba for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.