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By Sophie Kihm · Jul 2026

Japhy

OriginDiminutive of Japheth
Meaning"he expands"
GenderBoy
NB Rank#14574

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Variation of Japheth

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  • Japhy Grant

    American TV producer and writer

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  • Japhy Ryder

    character in Jack Kerouac's "Dharma Bums"

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