Unisex Name
Yaffe
Overview
Gender
masculine & feminine
Origin
Categories
masculine forms
Writing Systems
יָפֶהHebrew
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
23/100
Meaning & Etymology
Jaffe and its variant spellings Jaffé and Yaffe (Hebrew: יפה) are Hebrew-language surnames. The name originates from the Hebrew word יָפֶה (Yafe), meaning 'beautiful'. It is a surname that has been used historically and continues to be used in modern times, particularly among Jewish communities.
Etymology
Original Form:
יָפֶה (Yafe)
Evolution:
The name evolved from the Hebrew word יָפֶה (Yafe), meaning 'beautiful', to the surname forms Jaffe, Jaffé, and Yaffe.
Source:
Hebrew language