Jacobetta

English, Scottish, and Dutch feminization of Jacob, Hebrew

"supplanter"

Jacobetta Origin and Meaning

The name Jacobetta is a girl's name.

Jacobetta is a feminine elaboration of the classic name Jacob, which comes from Hebrew origins meaning 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel.' By adding the diminutive suffix '-etta,' the name takes on a delicate, feminine quality. Jacobetta is exceedingly rare, with very few recorded instances in most English-speaking countries. It represents an ornate alternative to more common feminizations of Jacob, such as Jacqueline or Jacobina. The name has an old-world, possibly Italian or Spanish flavor, though it's not traditionally common in those cultures either. Parents who choose Jacobetta likely appreciate its connection to the biblical Jacob while desiring something distinctively feminine and uncommon.