James

James · proper noun

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Definitions

proper noun

  1. 1.

    A masculine given name of Hebrew origin.

  2. 2.

    The name of several books of the Bible, including the Epistle of James.

  3. 3.

    The name of several British monarchs.

Related words

See also: Jim, jack, jacob, jamie
Synonyms: Jim, jamie, jimmy

Etymology

From Late Latin "Iacomus," a variant of "Iacobus," from Greek "Iakobos," from Hebrew "Ya'akov" (Jacob), meaning "supplanter" or "holder of the heel." The name became distinct from "Jacob" in English, though they share the same origin. "James" became particularly popular in Scotland and England due to royal associations.