Unisex Name
Jaffe
Overview
Gender
masculine & feminine
Origin
Categories
Fringe characters
masculine forms
Writing Systems
יָפֶהHebrew
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
48/100
Meaning & Etymology
Jaffe is an alternate transcription of the Hebrew name יָפֶה (Yafe), which means 'beautiful' or 'handsome'. The surname Jaffe and its variants Jaffé and Yaffe are Hebrew-language surnames. The name has been recorded in various forms since the 16th century in Prague and later in the United Kingdom, particularly in London, as per the 1881 census.
Etymology
Original Form:
יָפֶה (Yafe)
Evolution:
The name evolved from the Hebrew יָפֶה (Yafe) to Jaffe, Jaffé, and Yaffe through transcription and cultural adaptation.
Source:
Hebrew