Jaime
Jaime is a Christian boy name of Hebrew, via Latin and Spanish origin, meaning “Held by the heel; supplanter”.
| Meaning | Held by the heel; supplanter |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Hebrew, via Latin and Spanish |
| Pronunciation | HY-meh |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Spain, Mexico, Portugal, Colombia |
Meaning and origin of Jaime
Jaime is the Spanish and Portuguese form of James, from the Hebrew Ya'akov through the Latin Iacomus. It was a royal name in the Crown of Aragon: Jaime I 'the Conqueror' took Mallorca and Valencia in the thirteenth century. In English-speaking countries Jaime is also used as a girl's name, pronounced like Jamie.
Is Jaime a Christian name?
Jaime honours the apostle James, patron saint of Spain, whose shrine at Santiago de Compostela is a great Christian pilgrimage site.
How popular is Jaime?
Common in the Spanish-speaking world.
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Spellings and variants of Jaime
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jaime mean?
Jaime means 'Held by the heel; supplanter'. It is of Hebrew, via Latin and Spanish origin.
Is Jaime a Christian name?
Jaime honours the apostle James, patron saint of Spain, whose shrine at Santiago de Compostela is a great Christian pilgrimage site.
How do you pronounce Jaime?
Jaime is pronounced HY-meh.
Is Jaime a boy or girl name?
Jaime is usually a boy name.