Jam

Jam Meaning & Origin

About Jam
The name "Jam" is a variant of the name "James" and is of Hebrew origin. It means "supplanter" or "one who follows" and is often associated with qualities such as leadership, determination, and loyalty. The name has a strong and timeless appeal, making it a popular choice for boys.

๐ŸŒ Origin
โœจ Name Variations
๐Ÿ“ Name Length
๐Ÿ’ฌ Number of Syllables
๐Ÿ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Jam are male.

Jam Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
JM
๐Ÿ—ฝ NYSIIS
JAN
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
J050
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
JH AE1 M
๐ŸŒ IPA
/สครฆm/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('JM', 'AM')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
J500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Jam in Braille

Here's how to represent Jam in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Jam in braille

How to Spell the Name Jam in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Jam using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Jam in sign language

Numerology