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What do you think of the name Jaffa? It was a girl's name here in the states. I think that it is jewish in origin. I have an opinion on it, but want to know what others think first.
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It's probably another variant of the Hebrew names Jaffe or Yaffa, meaning "beautiful". I'm not familiar with it, but it's interesting...
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I am not to sure about the name Jaffa or any variant of the name. Sorry to say the first thing that came to mind when I said the name outloud was "laugha at Jaffa." (silly huh?)
I did though find the meaning and oragin of the name:
{ Jafit }Hebrew: "beautiful" or "lovely." Variants are Jaffa, Jaffice (Hebrew)
I did though find the meaning and oragin of the name:
{ Jafit }Hebrew: "beautiful" or "lovely." Variants are Jaffa, Jaffice (Hebrew)
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I knew that there was a city in Isreal with that name, but I would not consider it for my child. When I first heard the name, I thought about Jabba the hut or Java coffee. It sounds harsh for a female, but the meaning infers otherwise. I don't think that your fist thought was silly. I am on the same thought wave with you.
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