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James Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "james" is "supplanter", and is used often for "boys".

Name
james
Meaning
supplanter
Pronunciation
jeymz
Used for
boys
Syllables
1

James Name Details

The name James is derived from the Hebrew name Yaʻaqov, meaning 'supplanter' or 'one who follows'

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Dhaivat (dhai-vuht)
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Rajagopal (rah-jah-goh-pahl)
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Deanndra (dee-AN-drah)
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Afraah (uh-FRAH)
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Amaldeepti (ah-mahl-dip-tee)
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Gaurishankar (GOW-ree-shan-kar)
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Qaraad (kuh-RAHD)
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Chemmal (CHEM-uhl)
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Nazhat (NAZ-haat)
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Anyssa (uh-NEE-suh)
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Lalan (laa-lan)
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Udayashva (oo-DAY-ash-vah)