What is the origin of the name Japheth?

Japheth is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Japheth?

Japheth is currently ranked #3236 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Japheth?

Japheth is pronounced JAY-feth.

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Japheth

JAY-feth

Popularity

#3236

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

1,353

Peak Year

#51 in 2007

First Recorded

1970

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

A Hebrew name meaning 'may God expand' or 'God will enlarge'. It appears in the Bible as one of Noah's sons.

Nickname Watch

Jaf Seth Japhy

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Numerology

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Nicknames

Jaf Seth Japhy

Spelling Variations

Jafet

Similar Names

Caleb Elijah Noah Isaiah Abel

Personality Traits

GenerousCompassionateCreativeVisionarySpiritual

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