How do you pronounce japeth?
How do you pronounce Japheth in the Bible?
What is the meaning of Japheth?
The meaning of the name Japheth is disputable. There are two possible sources to the meaning of the name: From Aramaic root פתה, meaning to extend. In this case, the name would mean may He extend (Rashi). From Hebrew root יפה, meaning beauty, in which case the name would mean beautiful.