Boy name
Jafet name meaning
“expansion, spaciousness”
Jafet is a masculine name commonly linked to the meanings “expansion” and “spaciousness”, from the Hebrew name Yefet. It is a form of Japheth, a name found in the Bible. The traditional association of its source name with the idea of expanding explains these related interpretations.
What does Jafet mean?
Expansion, spaciousness
In Indonesian: perluasan, kelapangan
Origin and cultural usage of Jafet
A form of the biblical name Japheth, from Hebrew Yefet. It is traditionally associated with expansion.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Jafet
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Jafet, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Jafet: expansion, spaciousness
- Arnoldus: eagle strength or power
- Pit: stone, rock
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Meaning of each word
- Jafet: expansion, spaciousness
- Yeheskiel: God gives strength
- Marcelino: related to the name Marcellus
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Jafet Yosep
Meaning of each word
- Jafet: expansion, spaciousness
- Yosep: may God add
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Meaning of each word
- Danil: God is my judge
- Jafet: expansion, spaciousness
- Linus: flax plant or linen fibre
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Jafet Theodore
Meaning of each word
- Jafet: expansion, spaciousness
- Theodore: gift from God
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Meaning of each word
- Jafet: expansion, spaciousness
- Yustinus: just, upholding justice
- Mike: who is like God?
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How to pronounce Jafet
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗꦥ꦳ꦺꦠ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮏᮖᮨᮒ᮪ |
Is Jafet a boy’s name?
Yes, Jafet is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Jafet ranks #4,122 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Jafet
Famous people named Jafet
- Jafet Damamain · b. 1956
- Jafet Moloku · b. 1972
FAQ about the name Jafet
What is the meaning of Jafet?
Jafet means expansion, spaciousness. A form of the biblical name Japheth, from Hebrew Yefet. It is traditionally associated with expansion.
Is Jafet a boy’s name?
Yes, Jafet is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Jafet?
Jafet is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Jafet have?
Jafet has 2 syllables (Ja-fet) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Jafet?
Jafet ranks #4,122 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Jafet?
Some ideas: Jafet Arnoldus Pit; Jafet Yeheskiel Marcelino; Jafet Yosep.
Famous people named Jafet?
Notable people named Jafet include Jafet Damamain, Jafet Moloku.
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