Ephrem name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 16th, 2023
Gender: Boy
Origin: Hebrew
Usage: African and English
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Ephrem e-ph-rem
Meaning: Tribe of Israel is Celebrated on June 9 and Double Fertile
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What does Ephrem mean?

Ephrem means Tribe of Israel is Celebrated on June 9 or Fertile Twice is a boy name predominantly used in African and English came from Hebrew. Ephrem is derivation of Ephraim. Ephraim is Latin and Greek cognate of The Hebrew Name אֶפְרָיִם = Fruitful.

Ephraim means Double Fertile and Alluded to In the Book of Genesis: "The Name of the Second Called He Ephraim: for God Hath Caused Me to Be Fruitful In the L has its origin in Hebrew.

The name is celebrated on June 9.

How do I pronounce Ephrem?

The three syllabled name Ephrem is pronounced, e-ph-rem.

How popular is the name Ephrem?

Ephrem is an uncommon baby name in United States where it has been in use since 1961 and achieved its top ranking of 4067 in 1961. There are over 163 babies that have been given the name Ephrem in United States.

During its 73 years of usage in France, it had made up to just the top 400 boy names. Over 389 babies in France have been named Ephrem. The name is a rare baby name in England and Wales still in use today.

But Ephrem is a popular baby name in Ethiopia where every 1 in 3000 have the name as well as in Rwanda. At least, 50000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our estimate.

YearRankBirths
2018708311
201796257
2016602214
2015747310
201481039
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Ephrem in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands81655
Sweden401458
Norway401458
Denmark3050

What numerology tells about Ephrem?

Your primary goal is to create a life you won't need a yearly vacation from. As a lover, you are passionate. Reorder your priorities and put work as last. Having number 1 as your soul urge no reveals your deep desire to prove yourself to other people and acquire their acceptance. Follow your gut, not people. Number 1 reveals your positive attitude and originality. You possess great communication skills.

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Sibling Names for Ephrem

If you're considering the name Ephrem for your child, you may be searching for sibling names that pair well with it. Whether you're looking for classic or unique options, we've compiled a list of names that complement Ephrem perfectly. Take a look at our top picks!

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Famous people named Ephrem

  • Ephrem the Syrian, Syriac Christian deacon and a prolific Syriac-language hymnographer and theologian of the fourth century
  • Ephrem M'Bom, retired Cameroonian professional footballer

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