Efrat: meaning of the Hebrew name
אֶפְרָת
Pronounced ef-RAHT
Meaning of Efrat
Efrat comes from the idea of fruitfulness and abundance. In the Bible, Ephrath was the wife of Caleb son of Hezron, and Ephrathah is the ancient name of Bethlehem.
And Azubah died, and Caleb took unto him Ephrath, who bore him Hur.
וַתָּמׇת עֲזוּבָה וַיִּקַּח־לוֹ כָלֵב אֶת־אֶפְרָת וַתֵּלֶד לוֹ אֶת־חוּר׃
Efrat in Hebrew
Efrat is written אפרת in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֶפְרָת). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- פPe
- רResh
- תTav
Gematria value: 681 (Alef 1 + Pe 80 + Resh 200 + Tav 400)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningfruitfulness
- Pronunciationef-RAHT
- Hebrewאפרת
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Efrat ranked #47 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (383 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #34, in 2015.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 47 | 383 |
| 2023 | 44 | 395 |
| 2022 | 45 | 387 |
| 2021 | 38 | 451 |
| 2020 | 40 | 428 |
| 2019 | 46 | 420 |
| 2018 | 35 | 483 |
| 2017 | 39 | 454 |
| 2016 | 35 | 463 |
| 2015 | 34 | 484 |
| 2014 | 39 | 435 |
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 Efrat
What does the name Efrat mean?
Efrat comes from the idea of fruitfulness and abundance. In the Bible, Ephrath was the wife of Caleb son of Hezron, and Ephrathah is the ancient name of Bethlehem.
How do you pronounce Efrat?
Efrat is pronounced ef-RAHT in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Efrat in Hebrew?
Efrat is written אפרת in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֶפְרָת).
Is Efrat a biblical name?
Yes. Efrat appears in the Hebrew Bible, in 1 Chronicles 2:19.
How popular is the name Efrat in Israel?
In 2024, Efrat ranked #47 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (383 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #34, in 2015. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Efrat?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אפרת adds up to 681 (Alef 1 + Pe 80 + Resh 200 + Tav 400).
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