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Jacqueline
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  • Used in: 2 countries

Origin: French

From the French feminine diminutive form of Jacques (“James”). From Hebrew יעקב (“Ya‘akov”, from the Hebrew root עקב (‘akev, “heel”)), because Jacob was born just behind Esau, and was grasping Esau’s heel in an effort to prevent him from being born first.

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France Jacqueline Listen Favorite Share Copy

Rank #6625

United States Jacqueline Listen Favorite Share Copy

Rank #123314
Frequency 129 people (0.05 per 100k)
Ethnic Distribution
White 61.24% Hispanic 13.18% Black 19.38% Asian/PI 3.88%

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