Why were the Jacobins so called?

The Jacobins were named after the Jacobin Club, a political group that originally met at the former Dominican monastery of Saint-Jacques in Paris during the French Revolution. The term "Jacobin" became synonymous with radical republicanism and revolutionary fervor. The club played a significant role in the revolution, advocating for the rights of the lower classes and the establishment of a democratic government, and its members were known for their commitment to using state power to achieve social and political reforms.