Russian writer (1819–1898)
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Russian writer (1819–1898)
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English
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Yakov Polonsky is Russian writer (1819–1898).
The name Yakov means "male given name (Яков)". It is of English origin.
Name Meaning
male given name (Яков)
The name Yakov is of English origin, meaning "male given name (Яков)". It is traditionally a male name.
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— anon
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
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