Name Japhet Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Japhet

Japhet is a ♂ boy’s name.

What is the origin of the name Japhet?

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”).

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Variants of the name Japhet