How to Say “James” in Czech

By Jill Judy • Updated October 3, 2026

James

James is the Czech form of the male given name James.

This is the standard form used for the male given name James.

Meaning: male given name (the standard form) (name)

Did you know?

If a Czech person is named Jakub, they might use the diminutive Kuba in casual settings.
Czech names change their endings based on grammar, so James might become Jamese when someone is calling out to him.
While James is used for foreigners, the native Czech equivalent is Jakub.

Examples in context

James je můj bratr.
James is my brother.
Znáš Jamesa?
Do you know James?
James pracuje v Praze.
James works in Prague.

Example conversation

Jakub introduces his friend to Tereza.

Jakub

Terezko, tohle je James.
Tereza, this is James.
Tereza

Ahoj, James. Těší mě.
Hi, James. Nice to meet you.
Jakub

James je můj kolega z práce.
James is my colleague from work.
Tereza

Máš velmi milého kolegu.
You have a very nice colleague.

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About The Author

Jill Judy

Ahoj! I'm Jill, your friendly guide to all things Czech. I have a keen interest in the unique beauty and the idiomatic intricacies of the Czech language. From teaching you how to express love in Czech to ordering your favorite beer, my posts provide insights into formal and informal Czech expressions. When I'm not immersing myself in language learning, you’ll find me baking ('chleba', that's bread!) or petting my 'kočka' (that’s Czech for cat). Allow me to guide you through the scenic beauty of the Czech language, one phrase at a time.

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