Yafet

Yafet Meaning & Origin

About Yafet
The name "Yafet" is of Hebrew origin and has several possible meanings. It is derived from the Hebrew word "yaphah," which means "beautiful" or "handsome." In the Bible, Yafet is one of the sons of Noah, and his name is often associated with expansion, enlargement, or beauty. As a name, Yafet can symbolize attractiveness, charm, or the potential for growth and prosperity.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Yafet are male.

Yafet Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 5.88% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AFT
🗽 NYSIIS
YA
🔊 Soundex
Y0103
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y AE1 F IH0 T
🌐 IPA
/yafet*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AFT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y130

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yafet in Braille

Here's how to represent Yafet in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Yafet in braille

How to Spell the Name Yafet in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Yafet using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Yafet in sign language

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