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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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Visalini (vih-sah-lee-nee)
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Thornley (THORN-lee)
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Naajiya (nah-JEE-yah)
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Alyaa (uh-LY-uh)
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Aisiri (Eye-see-ree)
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Kulus (KU-lus)
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Caitlyn (KAYT-lin)
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Haeel (Haa-eel)
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Avanishwari (uh-vuh-neesh-wuh-ree)
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Karna (KAHR-nah)
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Daraazi (duh-RAH-zee)
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Sonit (soh-nit)