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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesジェームズ
Pronunciation / Transliteration: jēmuz
"ジェームズは一般的な名前です。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A common male given name.
"James is often considered a classic name that has stood the test of time." - 2
A reference to a biblical figure, specifically one of the apostles.
"In the New Testament, James is known for his leadership in the early Christian church."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The name 'James' is derived from the Latin 'Iacobus', which comes from the Greek 'Iakobos', a form of the Hebrew name 'Yaakov' (Jacob). It has been used since the Middle Ages and has evolved to signify both a personal name and a biblical reference.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "James" is said worldwide
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Jacques
Transliteration: zhak
"Jacques est un prénom classique en France."
Jakob
Transliteration: yah-kohb
"Jakob ist ein beliebter Name in Deutschland."
Giacomo
Transliteration: jya-koh-mo
"Giacomo è un nome tradizionale in Italia."
Santiago
Transliteration: sahn-tee-ah-goh
"Santiago es un nombre muy común en los países hispanohablantes."
Tiago
Transliteration: chee-ah-go
"Tiago é um nome popular em Portugal."
जेम्स
Transliteration: jems
"जेम्स एक सामान्य नाम है।"
詹姆斯
Transliteration: zhān mǔ sī
"詹姆斯是一个常见的名字。"
제임스
Transliteration: je-im-seu
"제임스는 흔한 이름입니다."
ジェームズ
Transliteration: jēmuz
"ジェームズは一般的な名前です。"
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