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James יַעֲקֹב
ya'akov · ya-a-KOV · Masculine · Biblical
James
יַעֲקֹב
ya'akov · ya-a-KOV
Gematria Value
182
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How to write it
| Letter | Name |
|---|---|
| י | Yod |
| ע | Ayin |
| ק | Kuf |
| ב | Bet |
Details
Meaning
he grasps the heel
Gender
Masculine
Origin
Biblical
Biblical Reference
Genesis 25:26
English James corresponds to Jacob (יעקב); Israelis write ג'יימס for the English name.
On a Form
James is traditionally spelled יַעֲקֹב. On an Israeli form, an address or anywhere your legal name needs to become Hebrew letters by sound rather than by tradition, it is written ג׳יימס instead. Try it with other names in the name converter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is James pronounced?
ya-a-KOV
What does James mean?
James means "he grasps the heel".