Quick answer
Japheth is a boy name with Hebrew roots meaning "enlarged".
Pronunciation: English /ˈd͡ʒeɪ.fɪθ/.
Meaning and history
This name comes from the Hebrew name יֶפֶת (Yefeṯ) meaning "enlarged". In the Old Testament he is one of the three sons of Noah, along with Shem and Ham. He was the ancestor of the peoples of Europe and northern Asia.
Notes and context
Usage: biblical | Ancient Hebrew: יֶפֶת