Jafet

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Dutch

Etymology

From Hebrew יפת (Iéfet).

Proper noun

Jafet m

  1. (biblical) Japheth

Faroese

Proper noun

Jafet m

  1. a male given name

Usage notes

  • son of Jafet: Jafetsson
  • daughter of Jafet: Jafetsdóttir

Declension

Singular
Indefinite
Nominative Jafet
Accusative Jafet
Dative Jafeti
Genitive Jafets

Italian

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Hebrew יפת (Iéfet).

Proper noun

Jafet m

  1. (biblical) Japheth

Spanish

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /xaˈfet/
  • Rhymes: -et
  • Syllabification: Ja‧fet

Proper noun

Jafet m

  1. (biblical) Japheth
  2. a male given name, equivalent to English Japheth