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Name Origin

Seamus is an Irish masculine given name, a variant of the name James. It originates from the Hebrew name Ya'akov, meaning 'supplanter' or 'he who grasps the heel'.

irishmasculine

Famous People

Seamus Heaney (1939-2013)

Poet

  • Nobel Prize in Literature
  • Recipient of the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres

Seamus Mallon (1936-2014)

Politician

  • Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland
  • Key figure in the Northern Ireland peace process

Seamus Dever (1974-)

Actor

  • Known for his role as Detective Kevin Ryan in the TV series 'Castle'

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