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Japhet Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "japhet" is "may he enlarge", and is used often for "boy".

Name
japhet
Meaning
may he enlarge
Pronunciation
jay-fit
Used for
boy
Syllables
2

Japhet Name Details

The name Japhet is of Hebrew origin and it is derived from the Hebrew name 'Yepheth', meaning 'may He enlarge'. In the Bible, Japhet is one of the three sons of Noah. The name has biblical significance and is commonly used in various cultures around the world as a boy's name.

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