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I've only ever met one person with this name, but I have to say, he is a very kind and friendly guy. Very much a people person and a great husband and father to his wife and two sons. So naturally, I think of him whenever I hear the name. I think its a good strong, masculine name that doesn't get used enough.

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Japh, Jay, Japhy

Meanings and history of the name Japheth: | Edit

Hebrew "handsome"
Arabic "abundant"

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Japheth "Japhy" Ryder - one of the main characters in Jack Kerouac's "The Dharma Bums."