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Japheth First Name Meaning

Japheth is a male name of Hebrew origin meaning "Handsome." In the Book of Genesis, Japheth is depicted as one of Noah's three sons and the ancestor of various peoples in the Aegean Sea, Anatolia, Caucasus, and Greece. The etymology of the name is disputed, with potential meanings derived from the Aramaic root "to extend" and the Hebrew root "beauty." In the biblical narrative, Japheth is involved in the story of Noah's drunkenness and is blessed by his father. According to the Table of Nations, Japheth's descendants populated the earth following the Flood. In various cultural and religious traditions, Japheth is associated with the ancestry of European, Islamic, and Asian peoples. The name has also been featured in popular culture, such as in Stephen Schwartz's musical, Children of Eden.

Sources: Wikipedia, available at https://www.wikipedia.org | BabyNames.com, available at https://www.babynames.com

How popular Japheth first name? (2000 - Now)

Historical popularity of Japheth first name (1880 - Now)

Sources: Social Security Administration, available at https://www.ssa.gov/OACT/babynames/



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