Jafeth

Proper noun

Japheth

1. The third son of Noah, brother to Shem and Ham, who received a blessing from God with Shem, considered to be the ancestor of the Japhetic people(s) (associated approx. with Indo-Europeans and Turkic peoples).
   • To the sons of Japheth; Spain, France, Greece, Germany, Asia Minor, Circassia, and Europe in general...Gomer: his numerous descendants spread themselves over a considerable part of Asia Minor, and the north of Europe.1856, Sir John Stoddart, The student's handbook of ancient history: from the earliest records to the fall of the western empire, page 6
2. (uncommon) A male given name from Hebrew of biblical origin.
   • “If you are not ready, come with me to another beach,” Japheth said anxiously. “I said,” Jed Elliott said flatly, his teeth showing, “that I can take care of myself.” And the tone was too flat. “Would the americano fight?" Don Leon asked."1957, The Saturday Evening Post Stories