Efraim: meaning of the Hebrew name
אֶפְרַיִם
Pronounced ef-RA-yim
Meaning of Efraim
From the Hebrew for fruitfulness, as in "God has made me fruitful." Efraim was the younger son of Joseph, whom Jacob blessed ahead of his elder brother, and a forefather of a tribe of Israel.
And the name of the second called he Ephraim: ‘for God hath made me fruitful in the land of my affliction.’
וְאֵת שֵׁם הַשֵּׁנִי קָרָא אֶפְרָיִם כִּי־הִפְרַנִי אֱלֹהִים בְּאֶרֶץ עׇנְיִי׃
Efraim in Hebrew
Efraim is written אפרים in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֶפְרַיִם). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- פPe
- רResh
- יYod
- מMem
Gematria value: 331 (Alef 1 + Pe 80 + Resh 200 + Yod 10 + Mem 40)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningfruitful
- Pronunciationef-RA-yim
- Hebrewאפרים
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Efraim ranked #122 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (134 babies).
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 122 | 134 |
| 2023 | 129 | 124 |
| 2022 | 137 | 115 |
| 2021 | 142 | 112 |
| 2020 | 134 | 127 |
| 2019 | 136 | 126 |
| 2018 | 149 | 116 |
| 2017 | 128 | 131 |
| 2016 | - | - |
| 2015 | 144 | 114 |
| 2014 | 145 | 113 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Efraim
What does the name Efraim mean?
From the Hebrew for fruitfulness, as in "God has made me fruitful." Efraim was the younger son of Joseph, whom Jacob blessed ahead of his elder brother, and a forefather of a tribe of Israel.
How do you pronounce Efraim?
Efraim is pronounced ef-RA-yim in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Efraim in Hebrew?
Efraim is written אפרים in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֶפְרַיִם).
Is Efraim a biblical name?
Yes. Efraim appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Genesis 41:52.
How popular is the name Efraim in Israel?
In 2024, Efraim ranked #122 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (134 babies). Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Efraim?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אפרים adds up to 331 (Alef 1 + Pe 80 + Resh 200 + Yod 10 + Mem 40).
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