Efraim
Efraim is a boys' name of Hebrew origin meaning “fruitful, doubly fruitful.” Efraim (also Ephraim) was the second son of Joseph in the Bible.
how do you pronounce Efraim?
EF-rah-eem
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what does Efraim mean?
The name Efraim means “fruitful, doubly fruitful.” It comes from the Hebrew language tradition.
Efraim (also Ephraim) was the second son of Joseph in the Bible. Jacob blessed him above his older brother Manasseh, declaring he would become a great people. The Tribe of Ephraim became one of the most powerful of the twelve tribes of Israel. The name means 'doubly fruitful,' symbolizing abundance and divine favor.
who are famous people named Efraim?
- Ephraim (biblical patriarch, son of Joseph)
- Efraim Zuroff (Israeli Nazi hunter and historian)
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