What is the origin of the name Ephrata?

Ephrata is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Ephrata?

Ephrata is currently ranked #9084 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Ephrata?

Ephrata is pronounced eh-frah-TAH.

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GirlHebrew

Ephrata

eh-frah-TAH

Popularity

#9084

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

102

Peak Year

#13 in 2018

First Recorded

2007

Style

Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

A Hebrew name meaning 'fruitful'. It is also a place name in the Bible.

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Eph Epha

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Numerology

The Creative

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Nicknames

Eph Epha

Similar Names

Bethlehem Jerusalem Sharon Galilee

Personality Traits

NurturingGenerousKindSpiritual

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