Etymology

Joppa

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Today it means: A small settlement in Hayle parish, south-west Cornwall, England (OS grid ref SW5636). Full definition →

Ancient Greek Ἰόππη (Ióppē) ← Biblical Hebrew יָפוֹ (yāfō)
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  1. Biblical Hebrewיָפוֹ (yāfō)
  2. Ancient GreekἸόππη (Ióppē)
  3. English todayJoppa

Borrowed from Ancient Greek Ἰόππη (Ióppē), borrowed from Biblical Hebrew יָפוֹ (yāfō).

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