JAPHETH
The meaning of the boy name Japheth is HE EXPANDS.
Details on JAPHETH:
- Gender:
- Boy
- Meaning(s):
- He expands
- Popularity for Boy:
- 7,226th in the USA (top 25%)
- Origin(s)
- Themes / lists:
Latest USA SSA birth information:
37 births
JAPHETH as a BOY in 2024
The meaning(s) of JAPHETH:
The name Japheth is a Hebrew baby name. In Hebrew the meaning of the name Japheth is: May he expand.Enlargement.May He grant ample room.Japheth was the eldest son of Noah in the Old Testament.
USA birth(s) for JAPHETH by year:
Here is the latest 16 years from USA social security list of total babies born with the name JAPHETH
JAPHETH as a boy
| Year | Boy Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 37 births |
| 2023 | 33 births |
| 2022 | 34 births |
| 2021 | 26 births |
| 2020 | 42 births |
| 2019 | 34 births |
| 2018 | 40 births |
| 2017 | 33 births |
| 2016 | 39 births |
| 2015 | 43 births |
| 2014 | 43 births |
| 2013 | 37 births |
| 2012 | 27 births |
| 2011 | 35 births |
| 2010 | 28 births |
| 2009 | 40 births |
| 2008 | 20 births |
| 2007 | 51 births |
| 2006 | 38 births |
| 2005 | 33 births |
| 2004 | 27 births |
| 2003 | 33 births |
| 2002 | 27 births |
| 2001 | 29 births |
| 2000 | 26 births |
| 1999 | 29 births |
| 1998 | 27 births |
| 1997 | 24 births |
| 1996 | 19 births |
| 1995 | 15 births |
| 1994 | 15 births |
| 1993 | 21 births |
About the name JAPHETH
Japheth, a name steeped in rich biblical heritage, emerges from the ancient Hebrew, meaning "expansion" or "enlargement," symbolizing the promise of growth and the unfolding of new horizons. This name, borne by one of Noah’s sons in the Book of Genesis, carries with it the weight of history and the allure of a narrative that speaks to resilience and renewal. Across cultures, Japheth resonates in various forms, appearing in Jewish communities and throughout Christian traditions, where its roots intertwine with themes of hope and prosperity. The name finds a warm embrace in regions such as the Middle East, particularly among Hebrew-speaking populations, and has traveled to the shores of Western civilization, where it occasionally graces the name lists of families seeking to honor their heritage. With its melodic sound and profound meaning, Japheth stands as a timeless choice, inviting a sense of adventure and the promise of a future filled with possibility for the child who bears it.
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