name
Irish
Séamus
SHAY-mus
ˈʃeɪməsListen
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Syllable breakdown
Séamus
Sounds like
Say 'SHAY-mus'.
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Irish form of James — from Hebrew 'Ya'aqov' (supplanter).
- Gender
- male
Common mispronunciations
SEE-uh-musSAY-mus
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