Japheth
j(a)-phe-th
US Popularity:7452
Origin:Hebrew
Other Origin(s):Arabic
Meaning:Opened; Enlarged; Handsome; Abundant
Japheth, a Hebrew and Arabic name. Popularly seen in the Torah, Japheth is known as the name of the eldest of Noah's three sons in the Book of Genesis. In this book, it's said that Japheth's descendants helped to repopulate the earth after the flood. This name has two possible meanings, depending on its roots. In Hebrew, it could mean “opened,” “enlarged," or “handsome.” While in Arabic, this fruitful name means “abundant.” Japheth also features in Stephen Schwartz’s musical Children of Eden, which is based on the Book of Genesis, helping to make this a name with a strong familial association.
Japheth Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Japheth is currently #2222 on The Bump
Boy:Japheth is currently #674 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Japheth is currently #7452 in U.S. births
Boy:Japheth is currently #2556 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#7452
in 2022
+ 1138
from 2021
Sources
Behind the Name, Japheth, January 2019
Name Doctor, Japheth
Ancient Hebrew Research Center, Smith's Bible Dictionary - J
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