Efrayim
Hebrew · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Efrayim
The name 'Efrayim' means "fruitful" or "double fruit," deriving from the Hebrew root פָּרָה (parah), meaning "to bear fruit." It is used primarily in Jewish and Christian cultures, originating from the biblical figure Ephraim, the second son of Joseph and a founding tribe of Israel.
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Etymology
The name 'Efrayim' means "fruitful" or "double fruit," deriving from the Hebrew root פָּרָה (parah), meaning "to bear fruit." It is used primarily in Jewish and Christian cultures, originating from the biblical figure Ephraim, the second son of Joseph and a founding tribe of Israel.
Efrayim currently ranks #7,821 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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