Yakubu (name)
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Hausa, Yoruba, Edo |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Nigeria |
| Meaning | God is merciful |
| Region of origin | North East, North West and South West, Nigeria |
Yakubu is a male-given name among Hausa, Yoruba and some parts of Edo. The name is commonly used as a surname in Nigeria and other African countries. It means "God is merciful".[1] It is a cognate of Jacob or Yakub from both the Christians and Muslims scriptures.[2]
Notable people bearing the name
[edit]- Yakubu Ayegbeni Nigerian footballer
- Yakubu Gowan Nigerian military head of state
- Mahmoud Yakubu Nigerian academic
- Yakubu Muhammed Actor, singer and director
- John Yakubu Nigerian polician
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References
[edit]- ^ "Yakubu - Baby Name Search". 2024-06-23. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
- ^ "yakubu meaning - Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved 2024-10-24.