Ephrim
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Ephrim is a boy’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “A variant spelling of Ephraim, a Hebrew name meaning 'fruitful' or 'doubly fruitful'. A significant name in the Old Testament.”, and peaked in popularity in 1917.
What Ephrim Means
“A variant spelling of Ephraim, a Hebrew name meaning 'fruitful' or 'doubly fruitful'. A significant name in the Old Testament.”
The Story of Ephrim
This name, a rare variant of a biblical promise, appeared only once in the records of 1917, a year of profound global shifts.
Ephrim is a distinctive variant spelling of Ephraim, a Hebrew name meaning 'fruitful' or 'doubly fruitful.' Its presence in the records is noted from 1917, linking it to a time of both challenge and new beginnings.
For your son, Ephrim suggests a child of deep inner fertility and unwavering kindness. It is a name for a spirit that will nurture growth and bring forth blessings with a gentle, yet strong, hand.
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Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Personality Traits
Spelling Variations
Peak Year
#5 in 1917
Total Births
10
First Recorded
1917
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