Japhet: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
May God enlarge, or 'expansion'
Origin
Hebrew
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
JAY-fet

Japhet is a Hebrew boy's name meaning “may God enlarge, or 'expansion'”. It appears in our list of 175+ Cute Baby Boy Names That Start with J.

Meaning & Origin of Japhet

Meaning: May God enlarge, or 'expansion'.

Origin: Hebrew.

How to Pronounce Japhet

JAY-fetIPA /ˈdʒeɪfɛt/

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