Ephrata
Hebrew · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Ephrata
The name 'Ephrata' means "fruitful" or "place of fruitfulness" and derives from the Hebrew root *p-r-h* (פָּרָה), meaning "to bear fruit." It is primarily used in Jewish and Christian contexts, notably as the ancient name for Bethlehem in the Hebrew Bible (Genesis 35:19) and as a settlement of the Ephrathites.
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Etymology
The name 'Ephrata' means "fruitful" or "place of fruitfulness" and derives from the Hebrew root *p-r-h* (פָּרָה), meaning "to bear fruit." It is primarily used in Jewish and Christian contexts, notably as the ancient name for Bethlehem in the Hebrew Bible (Genesis 35:19) and as a settlement of the Ephrathites.
Ephrata currently ranks #15,622 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2018.
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