Jaffa

Jaffa meaning and name origin

Jaffa \j(af)-fa\ as a girl's name is of Hebrew origin, and the meaning of Jaffa is "beautiful". Also a place name: an ancient city that was the port for Tel Aviv. Famous in modern times for its oranges.

Jaffa has 2 variant forms: Jafit and Joppa.

For more information, see also the related name Yaffa.

Baby names that sound like Jaffa are Yaffah, Afua, Efua, Afia, Effy, Effi, Jeffie and Wava.

View a list of the 2 names that reference Jaffa.

Popularity of Jaffa

Jaffa is not a popular first name for women and an equally uncommon surname or last name for all people. (1990 U.S. Census)

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