What does Joppa in the Bible mean?

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Where does the name Joppa even come from?

Petal Mashraki

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Joppa, means "beautiful". It is a biblical name referring to the port of Jaffa which is said to be named after Yafet (Japheth), one of Noah's three sons. According to legend, Yafet founded the city of Jaffa, also known as Joppa.





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