Seamus
Seamus is a Christian boy name of Hebrew, via Irish origin, meaning “Supplanter”.
| Meaning | Supplanter |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Hebrew, via Irish |
| Pronunciation | SHAY-mus |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Ireland, Northern Ireland, United States |
Meaning and origin of Seamus
Seamus, properly Séamus, is the Irish form of James, which comes from Jacob, Hebrew Ya'akov, traditionally explained as 'he who grasps the heel' or 'supplanter'. James spread across Europe through the apostles of that name. The poet Seamus Heaney, Nobel laureate in 1995, is the most famous bearer. The Scottish Gaelic equivalent is Seumas, anglicised as Hamish.
Is Seamus a Christian name?
The name honours the apostles James son of Zebedee and James son of Alphaeus, and through Jacob it reaches back to the patriarch of Genesis.
How popular is Seamus?
Well known in Ireland and among Irish Americans.
Gifts with the name Seamus
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- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Seamus
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Seamus mean?
Seamus means 'Supplanter'. It is of Hebrew, via Irish origin.
Is Seamus a Christian name?
The name honours the apostles James son of Zebedee and James son of Alphaeus, and through Jacob it reaches back to the patriarch of Genesis.
How do you pronounce Seamus?
Seamus is pronounced SHAY-mus.
Is Seamus a boy or girl name?
Seamus is usually a boy name.