Boy name
Jems name meaning
“heel holder”
Jems is a masculine name commonly linked to the meaning “heel holder”, through the English name James. It is probably a spelling based on the pronunciation of James. Its ultimate source is Hebrew Ya'aqov, whose traditional association with the heel provides the meaning attached to this derivation.
What does Jems mean?
Heel holder
In Indonesian: pemegang tumit
Origin and cultural usage of Jems
Probably a phonetic spelling of English James, ultimately from Hebrew Ya'aqov, traditionally associated with the heel.
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Name combinations with Jems
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Jems, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Jems: heel holder
- Dafid: beloved, dearly loved
- Siprianus: from the island of Cyprus
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Meaning of each word
- Jems: heel holder
- Yose: may God add
- Marciano: related to the name Marcius
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Jems Gilbert
Meaning of each word
- Jems: heel holder
- Gilbert: bright pledge
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Meaning of each word
- Pol: small, humble
- Jems: heel holder
- Andre: brave and manly
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Jems Naftali
Meaning of each word
- Jems: heel holder
- Naftali: my wrestling or my struggle
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Meaning of each word
- Jems: heel holder
- Elon: oak tree
- Micky: who is like God?
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How to pronounce Jems
| Syllables | 1 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
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| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮏᮨᮙ᮪ᮞ᮪ |
Is Jems a boy’s name?
Yes, Jems is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Jems ranks #4,135 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Jems
Famous people named Jems
- Jems Oktavianus Tegay
- Jems Ricard Atamany · b. 1992
- Jems Robil Awaeh · b. 1979
FAQ about the name Jems
What is the meaning of Jems?
Jems means heel holder. Probably a phonetic spelling of English James, ultimately from Hebrew Ya'aqov, traditionally associated with the heel.
Is Jems a boy’s name?
Yes, Jems is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Jems?
Jems is of European and Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Jems have?
Jems has 1 syllable (Jems) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Jems?
Jems ranks #4,135 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Jems?
Some ideas: Jems Dafid Siprianus; Jems Yose Marciano; Jems Gilbert.
Famous people named Jems?
Notable people named Jems include Jems Oktavianus Tegay, Jems Ricard Atamany, Jems Robil Awaeh.
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