Japeth Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationJAY-feth / /ˈdʒeɪ.fɛθ/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: He will expand; English: Variant of Japheth
Historical & Cultural Background
Japeth is a variant of the biblical name Japheth, one of the sons of Noah in the Hebrew Bible. The name has been used in various cultures, particularly in Christian contexts. It is less common than its biblical counterpart but has seen some use in English-speaking countries.
Similar Names
Variants
- Japheth
International Variants
- Jafet (Spanish)
- Japheth (English)
Famous people named Japeth
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Fictional characters named Japeth
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Japeth was first seen in the United States in 1977. Japeth has ranked as high as #1118 nationally, which occurred in 1979, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Japeth has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Japeth
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 2000 | 6 |