Female Name
Jayma
ˈd͡ʒeɪ.mə
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
rare English
variants
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
62/100
modern140%
youthful120%
informal100%
urban80%
strange160%
Meaning & Etymology
Jayma is a variant of the name Jamie, which itself is a diminutive form of James. The name James originates from the Hebrew name Yaʻaqov (Jacob), meaning 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel'. Jayma, as a variant, carries similar connotations and is often used in English-speaking countries.
Etymology
Original Form:
Jamie
Evolution:
Jamie evolved from James, which is derived from the Latin 'Iacomus', a variant of 'Iacobus', the Latin form of the Hebrew name Yaʻaqov.
Source:
Etymological dictionaries and historical linguistics research.