♂ Name Seamus
Seamus is a ♂ boy name.
Where does the name Seamus come from?
Seamus is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Séamus, that derived from the biblical Hebrew names James or Jacob.
What does the name Seamus mean?
Seamus 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 Seamus
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Seamus in the Top 50 names
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