Japhet
/JA-phet/ Swahili Male
Meaning & Origin
Japhet is a Swahili name meaning "Magnification". It originates from United Arab Emirates, BE, BI, BO, BW. Origin is debated; potentially from Hebrew *yapht* meaning "fair" or "handsome," or related to the verb *patah* meaning "to persuade, entice, open"
Quick Facts
Language Swahili
Gender Male
Phonetic JA-phet
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as JA-phet. Keep the original Swahili phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Japhet
- · Japhet of Austria - Saint
- · Japhet Tanganga - Footballer
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