Xaime

Xaime is a masculine name that represents a Galician and Portuguese variation of James. Originating from the Hebrew name Ya'akov (Jacob), which evolved through Latin Jacobus to the Spanish Jaime and then to Xaime in certain regions of Spain and Portugal. The initial 'X' is pronounced like 'sh' or 'zh' in these languages. The name means "supplanter" or "one who follows" from its Hebrew roots. While Xaime remains relatively uncommon in English-speaking countries, it has cultural significance in northwestern Spain and Portugal. The distinctive spelling offers a unique alternative to the more common James or Jaime while maintaining the same historical and biblical connections.

Pronounced HY-may.