Male Name
Japheth
ˈd͡ʒeɪ.fɪθ
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
growth
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X-Men
Writing Systems
יֶפֶתAncient Hebrew
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
73/100
classic160%
mature100%
formal140%
natural65%
wholesome120%
strong160%
refined65%
strange160%
complex120%
serious160%
Meaning & Etymology
The name Japheth originates from the Hebrew name יֶפֶת (Yefeṯ), meaning 'enlarged'. In the Old Testament, Japheth is one of the three sons of Noah, alongside Shem and Ham. He is traditionally considered the ancestor of the peoples of Europe and northern Asia, playing a significant role in the biblical narrative of Noah's drunkenness and the curse of Ham, as well as in the Table of Nations.
Etymology
Original Form:
יֶפֶת (Yefeṯ)
Evolution:
The name evolved through various languages, including Greek (Ἰάφεθ Iápheth), Latin (Iafeth, Iapheth, Iaphethus, Iapetus), and Arabic (يافث Yāfith).
Source:
Hebrew