♂ Name Japhet

Q: What does the name Japhet mean?

The name Japhet 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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Japhet is a ♂ boy name.

Where does the name Japhet come from?

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

What does the name Japhet mean?

The name Japhet 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 Japhet

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Variants

Jafet Jafeth Jaffet Japheth

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Popularity of the name Japhet

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