Jim

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Jim is a short form or nickname of the name James, which means "supplanter" or "one who takes the place of another".
Pronunciation
JIM
The name Jim is pronounced as "jim".
Popularity
Jim has been a widely used name for decades and is still popular in many countries around the world. However, it has declined in popularity in recent years and is no longer a top-rated name in the United States and other English-speaking countries.

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Jim Name meanings & History

Jim is a short form or nickname of the name James, which means "supplanter" or "one who takes the place of another". Medieval diminutive of James. Jim is commonly used as a standalone name or as a nickname for the name James. It has been popular for many generations and remains a classic name choice for boys.

Zodiac Sign of Jim: Justice Sagittarius,Joy Pisces

Synonyms of Jim:

J: Judicial,Justice,Journal,Jester,Joy,Journey

I: Indulgence,Involved,Intimate

M: Maternal,Mother,Memory,Mommy,Memorabilia,Mushy,Manipulative

Jim is:

  • a Boring name
  • a Classic name
  • a Comedic name
  • a Common name
  • a Informal name
  • a Rough name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

There have been several famous people named Jim, including Jim Morrison (musician), Jim Carrey (actor), Jim Parsons (actor), and Jim Henson (puppeteer).

2.) Jim (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: (Hebrew, English) a short form of James. See also Jaap.

Other Forms: Jimbo, Jimm, Jym, Jymm


3.) Jim (Male)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: Supplanter

Other Forms: Jym


4.) Jim (Male)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: (Hebrew) short for James

Other Forms: Jem, Jihm, Jimi, Jimmee, Jimmy


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