Santiago
Bible, name
In the Spanish Bible the name James is Santiago. The letter in the New Testament is called Santiago too, and it is the standard form in Catholic and Protestant editions. It is also called Jacobo.
Meaning: the name James in the Bible (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Santiago | Bible, name |
| Jacobo | Bible, older form |
Both apostles named James appear as Santiago in many editions, with Santiago el Mayor for the son of Zebedee. The letter is written Epístola de Santiago.
Which one should you use?
In everyday life Santiago is also a first name and a place name, and it is the saint who is honored in Galicia. The English name James is not used in Spanish Bibles.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Jaime is the ordinary Spanish form of James as a modern first name, but a Bible reading will say Santiago.
Did you know?
- The name Santiago comes from Sant Iago, a form of "Saint Jacob", which is why the Spanish saint and the apostle James share one name.
Examples in context
- Santiago era hermano de Juan.James was the brother of John.
- Leemos la carta de Santiago.We read the letter of James.
- Santiago el Mayor es santo patrón de España.Saint James the Greater is patron saint of Spain.
Example conversation
Elena and her grandfather read at home on Sunday.
- ElenaAbuelo, ¿quién escribió esta carta?Grandpa, who wrote this letter?
- AbueloLa carta de Santiago.The letter of James.
- ElenaEntonces busco Santiago en la Biblia.Then I will look up James in the Bible.
