Japheth
What does the name Japheth mean?
The meaning of the name “Japheth” is: “He Expands”.Categories: Biblical Names
Used in: English speaking countries
Gender: Boy Names
Origins: Hebrew
Starts with: J
Form of: Yaphet
Considering Japheth as a Baby Name?
The first thing you should know if you are considering Japheth for your baby's name is that in most countries all over the world the name Japheth is a boy name.
The name Japheth is of Hebrew origin, and is used mostly in English speaking countries but also in a few other countries and languages of the world.
If you consider naming your baby Japheth we recommend you take note of the special meaning and history of the name as your baby’s name will play a big role in its life and your baby will hear it spoken every day. Searching for a name is a very important and fun process as it’s the very first gift you will give to your baby. Many people believe that the name can affect success in life, through their children's working career and other circumstances, so they choose more “respectable” names or name meanings as they believe that the name meaning reflects the personality of the child.
Japheth Name Meaning
The meaning of Japheth is “He Expands”. Keep in mind that many names may have different meanings in other countries and languages, so be careful that the name that you choose doesn’t mean something bad or unpleasant. Search comprehensively and find the name meaning of Japheth and its name origin or of any other name in our database. Also note the spelling and the pronunciation of the name Japheth and check the initials of the name with your last name to discover how it looks and sounds. The history and meaning of the name Japheth is fascinating, learn more about it. (If you know more meanings of the name and you would like to contribute click here to submit another name meaning).
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Popularity of the Name Japheth
Below you will find the popularity of the baby name Japheth displayed annually, from 1880 to the present day in our name popularity chart. Hover over or click on the dots that represent a year to see how many babies were given the name for that year, for both genders, if available.
Japheth Boy Name Popularity Chart
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