James is a classic traditional and Biblical name Saint James of course was one of Jesus 12 apostles meaning supplanter or replacer Its derived from the Latin Jacomus which also means.

Biblical name meaning james. This name has been used in England since the 13th century though it became more common in Scotland where it was borne by several kings. 1 The Son of Zebedee one of the Twelve Apo. There are a lot many names mentioned in the bible.

The name Jacob in turn comes from the Hebrew verb עקב aqab meaning to take by the heel or supplant. All of us try to keep a simple yet a name with depth. He was one of Jacobs sons born to Zilpah Leahs handmaid.

Definition and meaningJAMES jamz Iacobos. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. All of the names below include the meaning the verse in the bible relating to the name.

Find the complete Christian. Harmony of the Gospels in Modern English. The meaning and depth of the name are very important to us.

Popular Biblical Boy Names. Because of their immoral actions towards Noah Ham and his son Canaan would be cursed. He was Mosess brother and a prophet and high priest.

From the Hebrew name בנימין Binyamin meaning son of the south or son of the right hand from the roots בן meaning son and ימין meaning right hand south. The noun עקב aqeb means heel or rear but may describe anything lowest last or sequentially coming. Another James known as James the Just is also mentioned in the Bible as being the brother of Jesus.