Yacouba is a male given name of West African origin, particularly common among the Mossi people of Burkina Faso. The name is derived from the Mossi word "ya" meaning "he" and "kouba" which translates to "has come down". Therefore, Yacouba means "God has come down", reflecting its divine connotation. This name has been traditionally given to children born after a long period of waiting or after overcoming adversity. It is pronounced /ja-koo-ba/.
"Yacouba had only five recorded births between 2002 and now."