"But Jonah rose up to flee unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD, and went down to Joppa."
Biblical Name · Hebrew Origin
Joppa Meaning in the Bible
Joppa
girl
Joppa means "Beautiful; Lovely", a girl's name of Hebrew origin. Joppa appears in the King James Bible, and Jonah 1:3 is the passage most often tied to it. Joppa is where runaways get second chances, visions break boundaries, and the dead come back to life — a city of divine surprises.
Is Joppa in the Bible?
Yes — Joppa appears in the King James Bible, including Jonah 1:3.
Pronunciation:/JOP-uh/
OriginHebrew
MeaningBeautiful; Lovely
What does Joppa mean?
Joppa is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning "Beautiful; Lovely". Joppa was the ancient port city where Jonah tried to flee from God, Peter received his vision of the clean and unclean animals, and Dorcas was raised from the dead. It is a place of second chances, divine visions, and resurrection.
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What does Joppa mean in the Bible?
Joppa means "Beautiful; Lovely" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Where does Joppa appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Joppa is connected to 2 key passages in the King James Bible, beginning with Jonah 1:3. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"And now send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose surname is Peter."
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Which books of the Bible mention Joppa?
Joppa is mentioned across 3 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Joppa?
Joppa is where runaways get second chances, visions break boundaries, and the dead come back to life — a city of divine surprises.
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Joppa name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Joppa
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Joppa?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Joppa?
You can read every verse where Joppa appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.