How to Say “James” in Samoan

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Semisi
Semisi is the Samoan way to say the male given name James.
Semisi is used as a standard male given name.
Meaning: male given name (the standard form) (name)

Did you know?

  • While 'James' is a common English name, a Samoan person named Semisi might be referred to by different titles depending on their social status within the 'fa'amatai' system.
  • Many Samoans hold both a Western name like Semisi and a traditional Samoan name for different social contexts.
  • Samoan phonology simplifies the 'J' sound in 'James' because the language does not have a native 'j' consonant.

Example conversation

Talisa and Tau are talking about their friend.

  1. Talisa

    O fea o lo'o iai Semisi?
    Where is James?
  2. Tau

    O lo'o iai o ia i le fale.
    He is at the house.
  3. Talisa

    E te leiloa Semisi?
    Do you know James?
  4. Tau

    Ioe, o lo'u uo lea.
    Yes, he is my friend.
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