Джеймс
Džejmsmasculine, transliteration
The English name James is translated into Russian as Джеймс (Džejms). Wiktionary also lists Я́ков (Jákov).
Meaning: male given name (the standard form) (name)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Джеймс | Džejms | masculine, transliteration |
| Я́ков | Jákov |
The name has two distinct forms in Russian. Джеймс is a transliteration used specifically for Western names, while Яков is the traditional Russian version of the name.
Which one should you use?
Джеймс is a direct transliteration of the English name James. In contrast, Яков is the Russian equivalent of the biblical name Jacob, though both names share the same etymological root.
How does it change in a sentence?
The transliterated name Джеймс follows masculine declension. For example, it changes to Джеймса in the accusative case, which occurs after verbs of seeing or knowing.
How do you pronounce it?
Džejms
Did you know?
- The name Яков is associated with the word якорь, meaning 'anchor'. While not etymologically related, the phonetic similarity is often used in Russian wordplay or puns.
- The name Яков has a common diminutive form Яша. In Russian culture, using this short version creates an immediate sense of intimacy and warmth that the formal Яков lacks.
- The biblical version Яков is the root for several Russian surnames. If a Russian person's last name is Яковлев, it literally means 'the son or descendant of Yakov'.
Examples in context
- Моё имя Джеймс.My name is James.This sentence is useful for introducing yourself with the name Джеймс.Tatoeba #5488688 by odexed, translation #3647235 by CN
- Джеймс Бонд не актёр.James Bond is not an actor.This sentence is useful for identifying a person named Джеймс.Tatoeba #4577858 by marafon, translation #1400540 by Polgar1
- Я недавно видел Джеймса.I have seen James recently.This sentence shows how the name changes to Джеймса in the accusative case.Tatoeba #1602091 by Biga, translation #719452 by CP
- 36 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Andrey and Anastasia are talking about a friend's new coworker.
- Андрей AndreyТы знаешь своего нового коллегу?Ty znayesh' svoyego novogo kollegu?Do you know your new colleague?
- Анастасия AnastasiaДа, его зовут Джеймс.Da, yego zovut Dzhames.Yes, his name is James.
- Андрей AndreyДжеймс из Америки?Dzhames iz Ameriki?Is James from America?
- Анастасия AnastasiaНет, он из Англии.Net, on iz Anglii.No, he is from England.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “james” translations and entries Джеймс, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
