♂ Name Japheth

Japheth is a ♂ boy name.

Where does the name Japheth come from?

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

What does the name Japheth mean?

The name Japheth 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 Japheth

Variants

Jafet Jafeth Jaffet Japhet

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Popularity of the name Japheth

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