What origin is the name Jephte?

Jephte comes from French naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Jephte?

Names from the same french tradition pair naturally with Jephte — for example Charlotte, Isabelle, Josephine. You can browse more on our french names page.

Is it Jephte or Jefte?

Both spellings are used. Jephte means "A French form of the Hebrew name Jephthah, meaning God opens or releases."; Jefte is listed with the meaning "He will enlarge". Families often choose the spelling that matches how the name is written in their language, or the one that is easiest to pronounce where they live.

Jephte

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Jephte

Jephte

Boy

French

2 syllables

Jephte is a French boy's name meaning "A French form of the Hebrew name Jephthah, meaning God opens or releases".

Jephte is a boy's name of French origin meaning "A French form of the Hebrew name Jephthah, meaning God opens or releases". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: French
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Jephte mean?

A French form of the Hebrew name Jephthah, meaning God opens or releases.

How popular is Jephte?

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What does Jephte mean?

Jephte is a boy name of French origin meaning "A French form of the Hebrew name Jephthah, meaning God opens or releases.".

How popular is Jephte?

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Sister names that go with Jephte

Charlotte Isabelle Josephine Genevieve Eloise Juliette

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Name numerology

1is the Chaldean number for Jephte.

Number 1 is linked with leadership, independence and new beginnings.

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Other spellings of Jephte

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Jefte — "He will enlarge" (Unknown origin)

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Jephte at a glance

Letters: 6
Syllables: 2
Starts with: J
Ends with: -te
Vowels: 2 of 6 letters

Which other names end in -te?

Charlotte

6-letter boy names

Which names have a similar meaning to Jephte?

Jephte means "A French form of the Hebrew name Jephthah, meaning God opens or releases." — these names share that spirit.

Isabella — "Isabella is the Italian and Spanish form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'pledged to God'." (Hebrew)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Charlotte — "Charlotte is the French feminine form of Charles, from the Germanic karl, meaning 'free man'." (French)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)
Noah — "Noah comes from the Hebrew Noach, meaning 'rest' or 'comfort'. In the Bible, Noah builds the ark that saves his family." (Hebrew)
Liam — "Liam is the Irish short form of William, from Germanic words meaning 'will' and 'helmet', so 'resolute protector'." (Irish)
Ethan — "Ethan comes from the Hebrew Eitan, meaning 'firm', 'strong' or 'enduring'. Several minor figures in the Bible bear it." (Hebrew)