Ephraim
Biblical · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Ephraim
Ephraim derives from the Hebrew name אפרים (Ephrayim), meaning "doubly fruitful" or "fruitfulness," from the root word פרה (parah, to be fruitful).
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Etymology
Ephraim derives from the Hebrew name אפרים (Ephrayim), meaning "doubly fruitful" or "fruitfulness," from the root word פרה (parah, to be fruitful). The name is primarily used in Jewish and Christian traditions, originating from the biblical figure Ephraim, son of Joseph, whose tribe became one of the most prominent of ancient Israel.
Ephraim currently ranks #988 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2017.
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