♂ Name Séamus

Q: What does the name Séamus mean?

Séamus originally means 'may God protect'. Besides, it also means 'holder of the heel' (from Hebrew ''akév/עָקֵב' = heel) or 'supplanter' (from Hebrew ''akáv/עָקַב' = to follow/to supplant).

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Séamus is a ♂ boy name.

Where does the name Séamus come from?

Séamus is an Irish variant of the biblical name James or Jacob, which derived form the Hebrew name Ya’aqov (יַעֲקֹב).

What does the name Séamus mean?

Séamus originally means “may God protect”. Besides, it also means “holder of the heel” (from Hebrew “‘akév/עָקֵב” = heel) or “supplanter” (from Hebrew “‘akáv/עָקַב” = to follow/to supplant).

Pronunciation of Séamus

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Variants

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Popularity of the name Séamus

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