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Jam

Girl Name day: July 25
Jam is a short form of Jami: on birth records it is written Jami (22,352 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Jami page. Also a short form of Jamison, Jamar, Jamari.
Origin: Hebrew. Meaning: Supplanter / holder of the heel.
A pet form of James (from Latin Iacobus, Hebrew 'Ya'aqov'), used as a feminine variant of Jamie.

Name day for Jam

July 25

Why this day? Jam is a short form of Jami, and shares its name day.

Jam is celebrated in the United States on July 25.

The story of the name Jam

Jam is a short form of Jami. It keeps its origin (Hebrew) and meaning — supplanter / holder of the heel, and shares its name day, July 25.

On birth records, Jam is rarely written as such: the Jams are Jamis (22,352 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Jami page. Jam is also a short form of Jamison, Jamar, Jamari.

Frequently asked questions about Jam

What does Jam mean?

Jam is a short form of Jami, which means supplanter / holder of the heel.

When is Jam's name day?

July 25, together with Jami: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Jam a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Jami.

Jam's profile

Energy 5/10
Humor 7/10
Independence 8/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 5/10
Stability 9/10
Whimsy 4/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 9/10
Need for attention 3/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Jam

Top 10

  1. Jesus94%
  2. Jacob93%
  3. Jocelyn90%
  4. Colin90%
  5. Kaitlyn89%
  6. Manuel88%
  7. Bailey87%
  8. Eli87%
  9. Samuel87%
  10. Isabel86%

Bottom 10

  1. Angelina42%
  2. Hailey42%
  3. Max42%
  4. Kylie42%
  5. Maggie42%
  6. Zoe43%
  7. Savannah46%
  8. Chase50%
  9. Oscar50%
  10. Ivan51%

Love potential for Jam

Top 10

  1. Jacob96%
  2. Bailey96%
  3. Eduardo93%
  4. Jocelyn90%
  5. Jorge89%
  6. Manuel88%
  7. Paige88%
  8. Carlos88%
  9. Gabriella88%
  10. Jesus87%

Bottom 10

  1. Angelina42%
  2. Maggie42%
  3. Kylie42%
  4. Hailey42%
  5. Ivan43%
  6. Dylan55%
  7. Aubrey55%
  8. Autumn56%
  9. Max56%
  10. Maya58%

Professional potential for Jam

Top 10

  1. Juan96%
  2. Jose96%
  3. Jocelyn96%
  4. Jesus96%
  5. Bailey96%
  6. Hannah96%
  7. Garrett94%
  8. Grace93%
  9. Madelyn91%
  10. Angel91%

Bottom 10

  1. Chase49%
  2. Max51%
  3. Destiny52%
  4. Preston55%
  5. Savannah57%
  6. Addison58%
  7. Hayden59%
  8. Kendall59%
  9. Caleb60%
  10. Hunter61%

Crush potential for Jam

Top 10

  1. Bailey81%
  2. Trevor78%
  3. Jocelyn76%
  4. Manuel76%
  5. Colin76%
  6. Caleb76%
  7. Paige76%
  8. Sophia75%
  9. Sophie75%
  10. Landon75%

Bottom 10

  1. Ivan42%
  2. Zoe46%
  3. Juan47%
  4. Hailey50%
  5. Savannah50%
  6. Maggie50%
  7. Zoey51%
  8. Maya53%
  9. Lily53%
  10. Jose54%
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