Jakelin
Meaning of Jakelin
Jakelin is a feminine given name of French derivation, emerging as a phonetic elaboration of Jacqueline, which itself originates from Jacques, the French variant of the Hebrew name Yaʿaqov, transliterated as Jacob and etymologically understood to denote “supplanter.” Rendered in American English as /ˈdʒeɪkəlɪn/ with an initial stressed syllable followed by two unstressed syllables, the name exhibits a prosodic pattern consonant with established Anglo-American preferences for trisyllabic structures. An analysis of California birth records between 1996 and 2009 reveals a modest but persistent utilization, with annual occurrences oscillating between five and twelve and corresponding popularity ranks spanning 351 to 383. Such data suggest that Jakelin occupies a niche status—neither pervasive nor transient—while its root signification implies perseverance and aspirational momentum, qualities often ascribed to bearers of names with ancient, biblically anchored lineages.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as JAY-kuh-lin (/ˈdʒeɪkəlɪn/)
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