Definition: In the Bible, James refers to Jesus Christ. The name James may be used as a family name or it could also refer to a person born in James, which is a name from ancient Egypt. It's not clear if this usage can be traced back to any specific historical figure named James. In general, it appears that James was a character from the Bible who had connections with Jesus Christ. The word 'James' is used in the Bible and refers to the person born James, which is the name of an individual from Egypt. James is a family member who lived during the time Jesus was crucified and rose again after he died on the cross. However, there's no specific evidence to support this usage or its historical origin.