James (en. James)

/xames/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Masculine name of Hebrew origin that means 'the one who replaces'.
James is a very common name in English-speaking countries.
James es un nombre muy común en los países de habla inglesa.
Name of several biblical characters.
One of Jesus' apostles is named James.
Uno de los apóstoles de Jesús lleva el nombre de James.

Etymology

From Latin 'Iacobus', which in turn comes from the Hebrew 'Yaakov'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

James Bond
Fictional character of spies, known for his adventures and style.
James Bond
James Brown
Famous American singer, nicknamed the 'Godfather of Soul'.
James Brown

Related Words

Jaimito
Affectionate diminutive of the name James.
Jaimito
Jaime
Spanish variation of the name James.
Jaime

Slang Meanings

Colloquially used to refer to someone attractive or charismatic.
That guy is a real James.
Ese chico es un verdadero James.
Reference to someone very competent or skilled in their work.
He is the James of the office, always delivers everything on time.
Él es el James de la oficina, siempre entrega todo a tiempo.