James Name Meaning
The name James comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of James below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
James Name Meaning
English, BiblicalEnglish form of the Late Latin name Iacomus which was derived from Ιακωβος (Iakobos), the New Testament Greek form of the Hebrew name Ya'aqov (see JACOB). This was the name of two apostles in the New...
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