Jafeth or Japheth?
Two spellings, side by side.
Jafeth and Japheth are two spellings of the same sound. Jafeth is listed with the meaning "God has expanded or enlarged" and Japheth with "He expands; may he expand. enlargement. may he grant ample room. japheth was the eldest son of noah in the old testament". Both spellings are searched about equally here. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Jafeth | Japheth |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | God has expanded or enlarged | He expands; may he expand. enlargement. may he grant ample room. japheth was the eldest son of noah in the old testament |
| Origin | Spanish | Hebrew |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | Ja-feth | Ja-pheth |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Jafeth and Japheth
Is Jafeth or Japheth more common?
They are searched about equally on this site.
Do Jafeth and Japheth mean the same?
Jafeth: "God has expanded or enlarged". Japheth: "He expands; may he expand. enlargement. may he grant ample room. japheth was the eldest son of noah in the old testament".
How do you say Jafeth?
In parts: Ja-feth. Japheth is said the same way.
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