♂ Name Jafeth

Q: What does the name Jafeth mean?

The name Jafeth 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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Jafeth is a ♂ boy name.

Where does the name Jafeth come from?

Jafeth is a variant of the biblical name Japheth and is of Hebrew origin. In the bible, he is one of the three sons of Noah, along with Shem and Ham.

What does the name Jafeth mean?

The name Jafeth 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 Jafeth

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Variants

Jafet Jaffet Japhet Japheth

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Popularity of the name Jafeth

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