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Rueben-James is a compound name combining two traditional given names. Reuben is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'behold a son' or 'see, a son'. James is of Hebrew origin as well, derived from the name Jacob and meaning 'supplanter' or 'he who grasps the heel'. The combined name suggests a sense of familial lineage, strength, and perhaps ambition.