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Japhy Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationJAF-ee / /ˈdʒæfi/

Hebrew; English

Meaning

Hebrew: God will increase; English: variant of Japhat

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Japhy is derived from the Hebrew name Yefet, which means 'to expand' or 'to increase.' It is often associated with Japhat, a biblical figure mentioned in the Book of Genesis as one of Noah's sons. The name has gained some popularity in modern times, particularly in literary circles, due to its unique sound and cultural resonance.

Similar Names

JaphethJovianJaxonJettson

Variants

  • Japheth

International Variants

  • Yefet (Hebrew)

Famous people named Japhy

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Fictional characters named Japhy

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Sibling Suggestions

JasperJadenJettJuliusJonahJace

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Japhy was first seen in the United States in 2008. Japhy has ranked as high as #1395 nationally, which occurred in 2008, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Japhy has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Japhy

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
20085