Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: “enlarged”
Best Nicknames
Jay, Japh, Jayf
Variations, Nicknames and Sound Alikes:
Iapheth, Jafet, Jafeth, Japhet, Jephthah, Yaphet, Yapheth
Japheth TV and Movie Quotes:
“Japheth has always had problems with the work.” Noah’s Ark (1999)
“Now the leader of this camp is this man, Gen. Japhet Tonga.” Seal Team Eight: Behind Enemy Lines (2014)
Famous people named Japheth or its variations
1. Japheth J. Omojuwa (b. 1984), Nigerian journalist
2. Japhet Asher (b. 1961), English film producer;
born Simeon Japhet Asher
3. Yaphet Kotto (b. 1939), American actor
Japheth Middle Names
Japheth Aaron
Japheth Gamaliel
Japheth Nataniel
Japheth Paul
Japheth Robson