Strong’s H3309
יָפִיעַ
Part of speech
proper name, person and location; proper name, of a location
Transliteration
Yaphiya`
Pronunciation
yah-FEE-ah
Definition
Yaphia
Meaning
Japhia
Usage
Yaphia is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. It is associated with a king of Lachish, a city in the Shephelah region of ancient Judah. The name Yaphia carries the connotation of brightness or beauty, reflecting the root meaning of "to shine."
Bible references
Joshua 10:3;Joshua 19:12;2 Samuel 5:15;1 Chronicles 3:7;1 Chronicles 14:6