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Seamus
SHAY-muhs
Seamus (name) means a male given name of Irish origin, equivalent to "James.". Example: “Seamus grew up on a small farm in County Clare.”
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A male given name of Irish origin, equivalent to "James."
"Seamus grew up on a small farm in County Clare."
How to use Seamus
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn Irish first name, the equivalent of James.
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Etymology
Anglicised form of Irish Séamas, itself derived from the English name James.
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What does “Seamus” mean?
The word “Seamus” means a male given name of Irish origin, equivalent to "James.". In plain terms, an Irish first name, the equivalent of James.
How do you pronounce “Seamus”?
“Seamus” is pronounced SHAY-muhs (/ˈʃeɪməs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Seamus” in a sentence?
Here is “Seamus” used in a sentence: “Seamus grew up on a small farm in County Clare.”
What part of speech is “Seamus”?
“Seamus” is a name.
Where does the word “Seamus” come from?
The word “Seamus” comes from Irish. Anglicised form of Irish Séamas, itself derived from the English name James.
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