Yaffa

Although Yaffa may be categorized as a Hebrew name or a Jewish name, it is vastly known as the Hebrew representation of the Yiddish name Shayna. Therefore, its origins are rooted in the Hebrew language. Yaffa is an exceptional name and the meaning of Yaffa is ‘beautiful’ or ‘lovely.’ Yaffa is a spelling variation of the name Yafa. It is also believed to be another word for ‘Jaffe.’ The name Yaffa is commonly pronounced as ‘YAH-FAH’ or ‘YAA-FAA.’ Yaffa is a name primarily given to baby girls in Hebrew-speaking countries like Israel and Palestine. However, you don’t have to be Hebrew or Jewish to name your baby Yaffa. The name may also be found in different languages in other countries like France, Spain, and Germany. Yaffa is a versatile and perfect name for your baby! People named Yaffa are believed to be youthful, sympathetic, and of course beautiful, inside and out. Yaffas radiate happiness, excitement, and an all-around jolly personality. Names similar to Yaffa include Yafi, Yafia, Yafeen, Yaffen, and Yeva. These are beautiful and unique names for siblings. Notable personalities with the name Yaffa include Yaffa Levi, an actress, Yaffa Ganz, an award-winning author, Yaffa Eliach, a Polish-American historian, and Sami Yaffa, a bass guitarist.

Gender

Girl

Meaning

beautiful

Origin

Hebrew

Numerology

Y is for young, the years never show!

A is for accord, the harmony you spread.

F is for fickle, you can change your mind!

F is for finesse, an enviable trait.

A is for accepting, your forgiving nature.

Lucky

Yaffa lucky number is 3.

The number 3 has always held powerful symbolism. Think about good things coming in 3s, the birth-life-death cycle, the mind-body-soul connection, the 3 acts of a typical story. Wherever the number 3 shows up in your life, it's generally an omen of creativity, communication, optimism, and curiosity!

Yaffa in Pop Culture

• Timothea "Timmy" Blake character in movie "Back in Circulation"