Boy name
Jim name meaning
“one who grasps the heel”
Jim is a masculine name commonly linked to the meaning one who grasps the heel. It is an English short form of James, which traces to Hebrew Yaʿaqov through Greek and Latin forms. The original name is traditionally connected with the Hebrew word for heel.
What does Jim mean?
One who grasps the heel
In Indonesian: yang memegang tumit
Origin and cultural usage of Jim
Jim is an English short form of James, ultimately from Hebrew Yaʿaqov through Greek and Latin forms. The original name is traditionally connected with the Hebrew word for ‘heel’.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Jim
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Jim, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Jim: one who grasps the heel
- Christian: follower of Christ's teachings
- Yulianus: belonging to the family of Julius
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Meaning of each word
- Jim: one who grasps the heel
- Levi: joined, attached
- Stepanus: crown or victory wreath
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Jim Marselino
Meaning of each word
- Jim: one who grasps the heel
- Marselino: associated with Marcellus
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Meaning of each word
- Gerald: ruler with a spear
- Jim: one who grasps the heel
- Steven: crown or victory wreath
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Jim Leonard
Meaning of each word
- Jim: one who grasps the heel
- Leonard: brave as a lion
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Meaning of each word
- Jim: one who grasps the heel
- Yustinus: just, upholding justice
- Melky: my king
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How to pronounce Jim
| Syllables | 1 · 3 letters · 3-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗꦶꦩ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮏᮤᮙ᮪ |
Is Jim a boy’s name?
Yes, Jim is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 80% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Jim ranks #2,864 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Jim
Famous people named Jim
- Jim Geovedi · b. 1979
- Jim Supangkat · b. 1949
- Jim Chermancyn Mak · b. 1981
- Jim G. Sihombing
- Jim Jason Kiazen
FAQ about the name Jim
What is the meaning of Jim?
Jim means one who grasps the heel. Jim is an English short form of James, ultimately from Hebrew Yaʿaqov through Greek and Latin forms. The original name is traditionally connected with the Hebrew word for ‘heel’.
Is Jim a boy’s name?
Yes, Jim is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 80% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Jim?
Jim is of European and Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Jim have?
Jim has 1 syllable (Jim) and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Jim?
Jim ranks #2,864 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Jim?
Some ideas: Jim Christian Yulianus; Jim Levi Stepanus; Jim Marselino.
Famous people named Jim?
Notable people named Jim include Jim Geovedi, Jim Supangkat, Jim Chermancyn Mak.
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