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Yafo

Yafo

7.9
A port city on the Mediterranean in western Israel that became part of Tel Aviv in 1950
  • proper noun
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  • Many tourists visit Yafo to explore its rich history and ancient architecture.

Examples

  • He relates how his father's old Subaru "gradually turned" into a BMW, and how the family moved from a rented apartment in Yafo to a spacious Tel Aviv apartment.

  • The historical port city of Yafo offers stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea.

  • He relates how his father's old Subaru "gradually turned" into a BMW, and how the family moved from a rented apartment in Yafo to a spacious Tel Aviv apartment.

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Synonyms

Jaffa
vsYafo
91 4.8

A port city in western Israel on the Mediterranean Sea that is part of Tel Aviv

is the same city but named differently in common usage
Joppa
vsYafo
4 8.4

A historic port city on the Mediterranean in western Israel now part of Tel Aviv

is the modern, official name noting incorporation in 1950
Tel Aviv-Yafo
vsYafo
4.4

A large city on Israel's Mediterranean coast that is the country's main business and finance center

is the smaller historic port now part of that larger metropolitan city

Compounds

Tel Aviv-Yafo
4.4

A large city on Israel's Mediterranean coast that is the country's main business and finance center

Tel Aviv-Yafo
5.5

The technology and startup sector in and near the city

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Yafo comes from an old Hebrew word yafe meaning 'beautiful', and people long ago used this name for the pretty port town. That's why the name makes you think of the city's lovely old streets and sea views, and why English speakers also call it Jaffa.