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James: name meaning, origin and pronunciation
“supplanter; one who follows”
جیمز
Ἰάκωβος
What James means
James (جیمز, Hebrew Ἰάκωβος) is a Christian boy’s name that means “supplanter; one who follows”. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary, James.
James at a glance
- Meaning
- supplanter; one who follows
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Faith
- Christian
- Say it
- jaymz
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 5
- First letter
- J · ج
Meaning of James
- In English
- supplanter; one who follows
- اردو میں معنی
- جگہ لینے والا؛ پیچھے آنے والا
Origin and history of James
From Hebrew Yaakov, through Latin Iacomus, meaning 'supplanter'. James is the English form of Jacob; Urdu Bible form یعقوب, which is also the Muslim form Yaqoob.
Base wordHebrew Yaakov, through Latin Iacomus
How to say and write James
- Say it
- jaymz2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
- English
- James
- Urdu
- جیمز
- Original script
- Ἰάκωβος
- Other spellings
- Jamie · Jim
- Known bearer
- St James the Great, apostle
- Themes
- Faith
Sibling names for James
Christian girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with James.
- JaneجینJehovah has been graciousGirlHebrew
- JoanجونJehovah has been graciousGirlHebrew
- JoannaجواناJehovah has been graciousGirlHebrew
- Josephineجوزفینhe will add; may God addGirlHebrew
- Judithجوڈتھa Jewess; praisedGirlHebrew
- Annaایناgrace; favourGirlHebrew
- Anneاینgrace; favourGirlHebrew
- BettyبیٹیGod is my oathGirlHebrew
Names like James
- AaronایرنMeaning disputedBoyHebrew
- Angeloاینجلوangel; messengerBoyGreek
- Anselmانسلمdivine protection; God's helmetBoyGermanic
- Arifعارفone who knows; a knower of GodBoyArabic
- Barkatبرکتblessing; increaseBoyArabic
- Bashirبشیرbringer of good newsBoyArabic
- BenedictبینیڈکٹblessedBoyLatin
- CalebکالبMeaning disputedBoyHebrew
- Chackoچاکوsupplanter; one who followsBoyHebrew
- Christianکرسچنa follower of ChristBoyLatin
Names that sound like James
Questions about the name James
What does the name James mean?
James means “supplanter; one who follows”. In Urdu: جگہ لینے والا؛ پیچھے آنے والا. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).
Is James a boy’s or a girl’s name?
James is a boy’s name.
Is James a Christian name?
Yes. James is used by Christian families. It is of Hebrew origin. From Hebrew Yaakov, through Latin Iacomus, meaning 'supplanter'. James is the English form of Jacob; Urdu Bible form یعقوب, which is also the Muslim form Yaqoob.
How do you pronounce James?
Say it “jaymz”: 2 syllables.
How do you write James in Urdu?
In Urdu script, James is written جیمز. In its original script: Ἰάκωβος.
What are other spellings of James?
James is also spelled Jamie, Jim.
Who is a famous person named James?
St James the Great, apostle
Is the meaning of James verified?
Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.