יָפ֜וֹ
𐤉𐤐𐤅
Yafo
to Joppa
Proper noun referring to the ancient port city of Yâphô (Joppa), located on the Mediterranean coast. The name is possibly derived from a root meaning 'beautiful,' suggesting a place noted for its pleasant appearance or location. Yâphô/Joppa functions within the Hebrew Bible as a key coastal site associated with shipping, trade, and significant narrative events.
Jonah 1:3 · Word #8
Lexicon H3305
| Lemma | יָפוֹ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤉𐤐𐤅 |
| Transliteration | Yafo |
| Strong's | H3305 |
| Definition | Proper noun referring to the ancient port city of Yâphô (Joppa), located on the Mediterranean coast. The name is possibly derived from a root meaning 'beautiful,' suggesting a place noted for its pleasant appearance or location. Yâphô/Joppa functions within the Hebrew Bible as a key coastal site associated with shipping, trade, and significant narrative events. |
Morphology HNp
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | p — Proper Name — Proper name |
Common Translation
| Phrase | to Joppa |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3305-01
Yapho
| Morphological Notes | Feminine singular proper noun (place name). |
| Rendering Rationale | The form is a feminine proper noun referring to the coastal city whose name derives from the root יפה (“to be beautiful”). As a fixed toponym, it is rendered by transliteration while preserving its connection to the root of beauty. |
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SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Yafo
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: Yapho |