James (en. James)

/ʒɛm/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A male first name commonly used in many cultures.
James is a very popular name in English-speaking countries.
James est un prénom très populaire dans les pays anglophones.
A person bearing the name James.
James is my childhood friend.
James est mon ami d'enfance.

Etymology

The name James is derived from the Hebrew Yaakov, which means 'to supplant'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

James bond
Fictional espionage character created by Ian Fleming.
James bond
The book of James
A letter from the New Testament in the Christian Bible.
Le livre de James

Related Words

Jacques
French form of the name James.
Jacques
Jameson
A brand of Irish whiskey.
Jameson

Slang Meanings

A charismatic and charming man.
This guy has real style, he's a real James.
Ce gars a un vrai style, il est un vrai James.
Used to refer to a successful person.
He runs his business like a James.
Il mène son entreprise comme un James.