How to Pronounce James
James / dzhaymz /
The name James is a Male name of Hebrew origin meaning "Supplanter". It is pronounced dzhaymz.
Hebrew Male 1 syllable
Meaning & Origin
James is a Hebrew name meaning "Supplanter". Hebrew Ya'akov via Latin Iacomus
Quick Facts
Language Hebrew
Gender Male
Syllables 1
Phonetic dzhaymz
IPA d͡ʒeɪmz
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as dzhaymz. Keep the original Hebrew phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named James
- · James Baldwin - Author
- · James Cameron - Director
- · James Dean - Actor
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Frequently asked questions
- How do you pronounce James?
- James is pronounced dzhaymz.
- What is the correct pronunciation of James?
- The correct pronunciation of James is dzhaymz (IPA: d͡ʒeɪmz).
- Is James a Hebrew name?
- Yes, James is a Hebrew name meaning "Supplanter".
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