Hakob or Hagop (Armenian: Հակոբ; Eastern Armenian pronunciation: hɑˈkɔpʰ, Western Armenian pronunciation: hɑˈɡɔpʰ) is a common Armenian first name derived from Greek Ἰακώβ, Iakṓb, equivalent to English Jacob.[1] A common diminutive form is Hakobik (Հակոբիկ or Յակոբիկ).[1] The common Armenian surname Hakobyan/Hagopian (Հակոբյան or Յակոբեան) is derived from this name.[1]