Jaca
Jaca originated from Spain and is most often used as a surname. The meaning of Jaca is 'descendant of Jacob' or 'son of Jacob'. The patronymic origin of the Spanish name Jaca gives it a high and old pedigree. Patronymic surnames are ones whose roots can be traced back to the father of the initial bearer, thus the meaning 'son of Jacob'. Little known information is available on whether the name has been used as a given name. However, being a gender-neutral surname, the name Jaca can be used as a creative variation of Jacob. Jacob, a variation of Jaca, is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'to follow' or 'to be behind'. However, the name Jacob also has other meanings, such as 'supplanter' or 'heel-grabber', all based on the biblical story of Jacob. It is believed that Seville, in Andalusia's southernmost region, is where the surname Jaca was first recorded. Other variations of Jaca are Jack, Jay, Jac, and Jake.
Gender
Jaca is most often associated with the gender: neutral.
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Spelling Of Jaca
J-A-C-A, 4-letter neutral given name.