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Ephraim

Ephraim is a boy’s name of Hebrew origin. This name translates to “fruitful” and its origins certainly show that. In Genesis, Ephraim is the second son of Joseph and one of the founders of the twelve tribes of Israel. This name could be used for the firstborn baby of your family, inspiring them to lead a fruitful and productive life. Ephraim, with its bold and statement-making pronunciation, carries with it a timelessness and sense of honored tradition. You might choose it in tribute to your own religious commitments or simply because of its sheer uniqueness.
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Meaning

Fruitful

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Pronunciation

EE-fray-im

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Traits

  • Intelligent
  • Determined
  • Kind
  • Family-oriented

Compatibility

Ephraim pairs well with classic names for siblings, as it has a timeless and strong presence. As a middle name, Ephraim complements shorter first names nicely. This name has a traditional and biblical background, making it a good match for families with similar cultural or religious ties.

Intelligent Determined Kind Family-oriented

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Ephraim Kishon

Ephraim Kishon

Writer

Born: August 23, 1924 · Budapest, Hungary

Portrait of Ephraim Mirvis

Ephraim Mirvis

Religious Leader

Born: March 6, 1956 · Johannesburg, South Africa

Portrait of Ephraim McDowell

Ephraim McDowell

Physician

Born: November 11, 1771 · Rockbridge County, Virginia, USA

Portrait of Ephraim Halevy

Ephraim Halevy

Intelligence Officer

Born: December 2, 1934 · London, England

Portrait of Ephraim Shay

Ephraim Shay

Inventor

Born: July 17, 1839 · Harbor Springs, Michigan, USA

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Efraim Original form
  • אֶפְרָיִם Hebrew
  • افرايم Arabic
  • एफ्राइम Devanagari
  • Ефраим Cyrillic
  • 에프라임 Korean
  • 埃弗莱姆 Chinese (Simplified)
  • エフライム Japanese
  • एफ्राइम Nepali

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ephraim

What does Ephraim mean?
Fruitful
What is the origin of Ephraim?
Ephraim has Hebrew origins.
Is Ephraim popular?
Ephraim has been viewed 80 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Ephraim?
Similar names include Zion, Saba, Talia, Genesis, Lucy.
How do you pronounce Ephraim?
Ephraim is pronounced EE-fray-im.

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