James
/dzhaymz/ Hebrew Male 1 syllable
Meaning & Origin
James is a Hebrew name meaning "Supplanter". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Argentina. Hebrew Ya'akov via Latin Iacomus
Quick Facts
Language Hebrew
Gender Male
Syllables 1
Phonetic dzhaymz
IPA d͡ʒeɪmz
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as dzhaymz. Keep the original Hebrew phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named James
- · James Baldwin - Author
- · James Cameron - Director
- · James Dean - Actor
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