Hamish
Hamish is a boy name of Scottish Gaelic, from Hebrew origin, meaning “Supplanter (form of James)”.
| Meaning | Supplanter (form of James) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Scottish Gaelic, from Hebrew |
| Pronunciation | HAY-mish |
| Tradition | Modern & Classic, Christian |
| Used in | United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand |
Meaning and origin of Hamish
Hamish is an English spelling of Sheumais, the vocative form of Seumas, the Scottish Gaelic version of James. James goes back through Latin Iacomus to the Hebrew Ya'aqov, Jacob, traditionally explained as 'holder of the heel' or 'supplanter', though some scholars prefer 'may God protect'. Hamish became a stock Scottish name in the nineteenth century and remains popular in Scotland, Australia and New Zealand.
Is Hamish a religious name?
As a form of James it ultimately links to Jacob and to the apostles James, but Hamish itself is used as a cultural Scottish name rather than a religious one.
How popular is Hamish?
Steady in Scotland, Australia and New Zealand; uncommon in the United States.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hamish mean?
Hamish means 'Supplanter (form of James)'. It is of Scottish Gaelic, from Hebrew origin.
Does Hamish have a religious meaning?
As a form of James it ultimately links to Jacob and to the apostles James, but Hamish itself is used as a cultural Scottish name rather than a religious one.
How do you pronounce Hamish?
Hamish is pronounced HAY-mish.
Is Hamish a boy or girl name?
Hamish is usually a boy name.