Japheth Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Japheth Name at a Glance

Name	Japheth
Meaning	May he expand. Enlargement. May He grant ample room. Japheth was the eldest son of Noah in the Old Testament.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Japheth Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Japheth means “May he expand. Enlargement. May He grant ample room. Japheth was the eldest son of Noah in the Old Testament”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Japheth Name Origin

Our database records Japheth under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Japheth a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Japheth is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Japheth

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