Indian name meaning
James
♂ BoyJa·mes · 2 syllables
Supplanter
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Most used by
- Christian families
- Commonly used in
- Christian families across India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Curious, adaptable and freedom-loving — thrives on change, travel and variety.
| J | a | m | e | s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
1 + 1 + 4 + 5 + 3 = 14, then 1 + 4 = 5. So James carries the name number 5.
About the name James
James is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, most commonly given in Christian families and popular in Christian families across India. It carries the meaning “Supplanter.”
Spoken aloud it is Ja·mes — 2 syllables. James is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name James mean?
James means “Supplanter.” It is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Is James a boy or a girl name?
James is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name James?
James is of Hebrew origin and is most commonly used in Christian families in India.
How do you pronounce James?
James has 2 syllables and is said as Ja·mes.
What is the numerology number of the name James?
In the Chaldean system, James has the name number 5, “The Explorer.”
Is James a common name in India?
James does not appear in the set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records we check. Those cover adults, so a name popular with today's newborns can still score zero.
What names go well with James?
For a sister to James, families often stay within the same Hebrew naming tradition — Jessica, Joanna, Josephine or Eva all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to James?
Charles or Agnes share James's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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