Yakubu (name)

Yakubu

Gender	Male
Languages	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". It is a cognate of Jacob or Yakub from both the Christians and Muslims scriptures.

Notable people bearing the name

• Yakubu Ayegbeni Nigerian footballer
• Yakubu Gowon Nigerian military head of state
• Mahmoud Yakubu Nigerian academic
• Yakubu Muhammed Actor, singer and director
• John Yakubu Nigerian politician