Shamus

Shamus Meaning & Origin

About Shamus
The name "Shamus" is of Irish origin and is derived from the Irish name "Seamus," which is a variant of "James." It means "supplanter" or "one who replaces." The name carries the connotation of someone who is determined, resourceful, and capable of taking over or succeeding in difficult situations.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Shamus are male.

Shamus Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -45.45% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XMS
🗽 NYSIIS
SANA
🔊 Soundex
S0502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH EY1 M AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈʃeɪməs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XMS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shamus in Braille

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

The name Shamus in braille

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

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

The name Shamus in sign language

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