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
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