Yafet
Hebrew · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Yafet
Yafet is the Hebrew form of Japheth, derived from the Hebrew root meaning "to enlarge" or "to spread," reflecting the biblical interpretation that Japheth's descendants would be dispersed and multiply.
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Etymology
Yafet is the Hebrew form of Japheth, derived from the Hebrew root meaning "to enlarge" or "to spread," reflecting the biblical interpretation that Japheth's descendants would be dispersed and multiply. The name is used primarily in Jewish tradition, referring to one of Noah's three sons in the Hebrew Bible, and has historical significance in Jewish genealogy and biblical interpretation.
Yafet currently ranks #7,656 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2016.
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