Yaffa: meaning of the Hebrew name
יָפָה
Pronounced yah-FAH
- Girl
- Hebrew
Meaning of Yaffa
Yaffa means beautiful, plain and simple, as in the Song of Songs: "Behold, you are beautiful, my love." A direct, bright girl's name that speaks of grace and loveliness.
Yaffa in Hebrew
Yaffa is written יפה in Hebrew (with vowel points: יָפָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- יYod
- פPe
- הHe
Gematria value: 95 (Yod 10 + Pe 80 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningbeautiful
- Pronunciationyah-FAH
- Hebrewיפה
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Yaffa was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Yaffa
What does the name Yaffa mean?
Yaffa means beautiful, plain and simple, as in the Song of Songs: "Behold, you are beautiful, my love." A direct, bright girl's name that speaks of grace and loveliness.
How do you pronounce Yaffa?
Yaffa is pronounced yah-FAH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Yaffa in Hebrew?
Yaffa is written יפה in Hebrew (with vowel points: יָפָה).
What is the gematria of Yaffa?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling יפה adds up to 95 (Yod 10 + Pe 80 + He 5).
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