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Japheth

Meaning of "Japheth" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

PRONUNCIATION OF JAPHETH

ˈdʒeɪfɛθ


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF JAPHETH

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Japheth is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES JAPHETH MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Japheth

Japheth /ˈdʒeɪfɛθ/ is one of the sons of Noah in the Abrahamic tradition. In Arabic citations, his name is normally given as Yafeth bin Nuh.

Definition of Japheth in the English dictionary

The definition of Japheth in the dictionary is the second son of Noah, traditionally regarded as the ancestor of a number of non-Semitic nations.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE JAPHETH

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WORDS THAT END LIKE JAPHETH

beth · brandreth · cheth · dragon´s teeth · Elisabeth · Elizabeth · eth · heth · kick in the teeth · Lambeth · Macbeth · meth · Nazareth · Port Elizabeth · Saint Elizabeth · Seth · shibboleth · teeth · Topheth · twentieth

Synonyms and antonyms of Japheth in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Japheth» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF JAPHETH

Find out the translation of Japheth to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of Japheth from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Japheth» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

雅弗
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

Jafet
570 millions of speakers
en

English

Japheth
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

येपेत
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

يافث
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

Иафет
278 millions of speakers
pt

Translator English - Portuguese

Jafé
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

য়েফতের
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

Japhet
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

Japheth
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

Japhet
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

ジェイフェス
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

야벳
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Japheth
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Gia-phết
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

யாப்பேத்தும்
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

जेफथ
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

Japheth
70 millions of speakers
it

Translator English - Italian

Jafet
65 millions of speakers
pl

Translator English - Polish

Jafet
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

Яфет
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

Iafet
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Ιάφεθ
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Jafet
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Jafet
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Jafet
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Japheth

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «JAPHETH»

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Japheth

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «JAPHETH»

Discover the use of Japheth in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Japheth and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Japheth in the Tents of Shem: Studies on Jewish Hellenism in ...
The author of this book has played an active part in this field and the essays presented here are the fruits of his most recent research.
Pieter Willem van der Horst, 2002
2
Japheth ben Ali's book of Jeremiah: a critical edition and ...
The author of this volume attempts to re-integrate the Judaeo-Arabic language variety and its literature within the realm of Arabic Studies, by focusing on the nature and functions of Middle Arabic on the one hand, and by analysing the ...
Joshua A. Sabih, Japheth ben Ali (ha-Levi), 2009
3
Jacob and Japheth
This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process.
Abraham To Daniel, 2009
4
Tri-Doku
It’s the new shape of sudoku—and it’s no square!
Japheth J. Light, 2008
5
What Was Lost: The Chronicles of Japheth:
An epic story of Japheth's adventures as he faces the worst catastrophe in the history of the world-a time when taking a stand means risking everything and failure could spell the doom of mankind.
Steven J. Byers, 2005
6
Search Scripture Well: Karaite Exegetes and the Origins of ...
Eli, Commentary on Numbers 12:6–7 Japheth b. Eli, Commentary on Genesis 40: 5 Sahl b. Maßlia ̇, Commentary on Genesis 40:9–12 Japheth b. Eli, Commentary on Genesis 40:11–12 Japheth b. Eli, Commentary on Genesis 40: 17–19 ...
Daniel Frank, 2004
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The mystery finished!: The negro has a soul. His normal ...
the Eastern world, and upon whom the laws of God met, so- has the mitkm of " the Christ " to bring forth "the fruits of the kingdom," met in the center of the Western world, between Shem and Japheth; and Japheth has taken possession of Shem,  ...
A. Voice, 1868
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שרח מגלת אחשורוש: ל[ל]שיך אלפאצל אלמעלם אבו עלי ...
In this volume is presented an edition, with translation and introduction, of the commentary on Esthera "the first completely extant representative of this medieval Jewish genrea "by Yefet ben a ~Eli ha-Levi, one of the preeminent ...
Japheth ben Ali (ha-Levi), Michael G. Wechsler, 2008
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Dictionary of the Holy Bible
JAPHETH, the enlarger, the eldest son of Noah, though generally named last of the three brothers — Shem, Ham, and Japheth. Japheth is known in profane authors under the name of Iapetus. The poets (Hesiod, Theogonia) make him father ...
Augustin Calmet, Charles Taylor, Edward Robinson, 1832
10
Study in Europe: Scholarships Guide
Study in Europe: A Scholarships Guide - presents scholarships, awards, fellowships, grants, studentships, bursaries and courses that are available in different universities and colleges in Europe.
Japheth K Kogei, Anna Konuche, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «JAPHETH»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Japheth is used in the context of the following news items.
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Boxer advises govt to curb dishonest home promoters
Boxer advises govt to curb dishonest home promoters. By Japheth Kazenga. 17th July 2015. Email. Print. Karama Nyilawila. Tanzania's former professional ... «IPPmedia, Jul 15»
2
Local actor enjoys 'Miracle Dog' film experience
Carroll said he went into acting because his siblings were doing it. For example, his twin brother Leo played in “Fred Claus” and as Japheth in ... «Harborcountry News, Jul 15»
3
Yanga coach urges players to improve
By Japheth Kazenga. 14th July 2015. Email. Print. Young Africans coach, Hans van Pluijm. Young Africans coach, Hans van Pluijm said his team still needs to ... «IPPmedia, Jul 15»
4
Babban Riga, Hijab Ban As Means To Defeat Boko Haram …
Japheth Mangut: I can't oooooo. I just sew three different new baban-riga apart from the ones I have, I don't think I am ready for this useless effort. Not only that ... «NAIJ.COM, Jul 15»
5
Honor Roll: Shoreland Lutheran High School
JUNIORS: Dubiak, Alissa; Kim, Ji Yoon; Patterson, Japheth; Roinas, Connor; Schilling, Mason; Schulz, Caleb; Schwartz, Kayla; Sun, Yifan; ... «Journal Times, Jul 15»
6
President Buhari: Slowly Grinding Nigeria Forward Or Just Slowly …
... seat, the Naij.com columnist Japheth Omojuwa makes an assessment of the President Buhari-led administration's successes and slip-ups. «NAIJ.COM, Jul 15»
7
Grim Reaper Takes Away Man Just a Day to His Wedding
Chebano location Senior Chief Japheth Bowen raised concern over the growing number of deaths at the 40-metre dam. Kirandich Dam with a ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
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Governor Oparanya heckled as alarm is raised over 'fake' IDs
As soon as the governor rose to address mourners during the burial of former Teremi High School Principal Japheth Mangeni, a section of the ... «The Standard Digital News, Jul 15»
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Kaijage rues lack of experienced players
By Japheth Kazenga. 13th July 2015. Email. Print. Tanzania U-20 women soccer. Tanzania U-20 women soccer team 'Tanzanite' head coach, Rogasian ... «IPPmedia, Jul 15»
10
Snapchat's Tel Aviv feature erases a reality of dispossession
Legend has that it was founded by Noah's son, Japheth. Jonah set off in the opposite direction of Niniveh from the Yafo port. In the Iron Age the ... «+972 Magazine, Jul 15»
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