♂ Name Jafet

Q: What does the name Jafet mean?

The name Jafet means 'enlarged', 'opened' or 'he (God) extends' (from Hebrew 'פתה/pāṯâ' = to be spacious/open/wide), but as well 'beautiful' (from Hebrew 'yafé/יָפֶה').

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Jafet is a ♂ boy name.

Where does the name Jafet come from?

Jafet is a variant of the Hebrew name Japheth, e.g. a Nordic one. In the bible, Jafet is one of the three sons of Noah, along with Shem and Ham.

What does the name Jafet mean?

The name Jafet means “enlarged”, “opened” or “he (God) extends” (from Hebrew “פתה/pāṯâ” = to be spacious/open/wide), but as well “beautiful” (from Hebrew “yafé/יָפֶה”).

Pronunciation of Jafet

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Variants

Jafeth Jaffet Japhet Japheth

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Popularity of the name Jafet

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