| Meaning | may God increase |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Ja-fet |
Jafet brings ancient resonance into contemporary contexts, connecting modern families with deep historical and biblical traditions. The name appears in religious texts, providing spiritual significance for families who value faith-based connections. Jafet offers something relatively uncommon in current naming landscapes while avoiding invented or overly creative spellings. The two-syllable structure keeps it straightforward and accessible, while the specific sound combination ensures it stands apart from more frequently chosen options. This name works particularly well for families with Hispanic or Middle Eastern heritage, though its appeal extends beyond specific cultural boundaries. Jafet carries a gentle strength, neither overly aggressive nor excessively soft in its sound profile. Parents choosing this name often appreciate the balance between meaningful tradition and distinctive selection. The name ages well, suitable for both an energetic child and a accomplished adult. Jafet represents a thoughtful naming choice that honors heritage while giving a child something uniquely their own in modern settings where name repetition has become increasingly common across schools and communities.
| Jaf |
| Jaffy |
| Jet |
| Fety |
| JJ |
| Jafet Soto | Costa Rican soccer player |
| Jafet Castellanos | Honduran politician |
| Jafet McLeod | Canadian actor |
| Jafet Lindeberg | Swedish musician |
| Jafet A. Vélez-Valentín | Puerto Rican chemist |
| Jafet Ortiz | Mexican boxer |
| Jafet Ramos | Chilean soccer player |
| Jafet Chaves | Costa Rican soccer player |
| Jafet Mannong | Namibian politician |
| Jafet Solis | Guatemalan artist |
| Jafet Murillo | Costa Rican singer |
| Jafet Serulle | Dominican architect |
| Jafet Estrada | Mexican cyclist |
| Jafet Espinoza | Peruvian chef |
| Jafet Gurganus | American musician |
| Jafet Palencia | Mexican skateboarder |
| Jafet Perea | Colombian soccer player |
| Jafet Wilhelm | German dancer |
| Jafet Cruz | Puerto Rican basketball player |
| Jafet Ibáñez | Ecuadorian politician |
| Jafet McCoy | character in a sci-fi novel |
| Jafet Rivers | protagonist in a fantasy book series |
| Jafet Sterling | character in a futuristic movie |
| Jafet Hartman | sidekick in an adventure video game |
| Jafet Drake | detective in a mystery novel |
| Jafet Stone | space explorer in a TV series |
| Jafet Crosswell | magical apprentice in a fantasy novel |
| Jafet Blackwood | villain in a thriller novel |
| Jafet Wallace | character in a dystopian movie |
| Jafet Falconer | adventurous character in a children's book |
| Jafet Merrick | time traveler in a sci-fi TV show |
| Jafet Wycliffe | wizard character in a fantasy series |
| Jafet Locke | superhero in a comic series |
| Jafet Thorne | space pirate in a sci-fi novel |
| Jafet Asher | spy character in a thriller |
| Jafet Cromwell | historical figure in an alternate history story |
| Jafet Irons | robotic character in a futuristic game |
| Jafet Nightshade | magician in a fantasy novel |
| Jafet Winterbourne | explorer in a steampunk story |
| Jafet Storm | warrior character in a fantasy series |