Japheth Name Meaning
The name Japheth comes from Biblical roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Japheth below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Japheth Name Meaning
BiblicalFrom the Hebrew name יֶפֶת (Yefet) meaning "enlarged". In the Old Testament he is one of the three sons of Noah, along with Shem and Ham. He was the ancestor of the peoples of Europe and Northern Asia.
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