Ephra
Hebrew · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Ephra
Ephra is a shortened form of Ephraim, which derives from Hebrew אפרים (Ephrayim), meaning "doubly fruitful" or "fruitful." The name originates from the biblical tribe of Ephraim, one of the twelve tribes of Israel descended from Joseph's son.
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Etymology
Ephra is a shortened form of Ephraim, which derives from Hebrew אפרים (Ephrayim), meaning "doubly fruitful" or "fruitful." The name originates from the biblical tribe of Ephraim, one of the twelve tribes of Israel descended from Joseph's son.
The name is used primarily in Jewish and Christian communities, with particular significance in biblical tradition where Ephraim represents a major northern Israelite tribe; it has been borne throughout Jewish and Christian history and appears in religious texts as a symbol of blessing and prosperity.
Ephra currently ranks #4,632 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2014.
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