James

Boy

Hebrew · JAYMZ

Origin

Hebrew

Pronunciation

JAYMZ

Meaning & vibe

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Linked through Biblical name history to Jacob/Ya‘akov; meaning explanations vary by source.

James is a masculine given name that has been exceptionally common in English for centuries, with familiar short forms like Jim and Jamie. Etymologically, it is tied to Jacob/Ya‘akov via Latin and French forms; because the Hebrew source name has more than one interpretation, meaning glosses for James can vary and are often simplified. Pronunciation in English is typically the single syllable JAYMZ. It’s stable in spelling and widely recognized.

Etymology: James entered English via Latin and French forms connected to the Biblical name Jacob (Hebrew Ya‘akov). Because Ya‘akov has multiple interpretations, popular meaning glosses for James can differ.

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Origins, variants & nicknames

Names with roots in Hebrew language and Jewish naming traditions.

Origin

Hebrew

Nicknames

JamieJim