Efrain

Efrain (Efraín) is the Spanish form of the biblical name Ephraim, whose meaning is 'double fertile' or occasionally 'the double inheritance'. The name was originally likely used as a designation for one of the twelve tribes of Israel.

What does the name Efrain mean?

Efrain (Efraín) is a Spanish derivation of the biblical Ephraim, which translates to 'double fertile' or also 'the double inheritance'. Initially, it likely served as a place name referring to one of the twelve tribes of Israel before transitioning to the eldest son of this tribe and becoming popular as a first name. The roots of the name lie in Old Hebrew and come from the Hebrew word efrájim (אֶפְרַיִם), which means 'double fertile'. In the Bible, Ephraim and Manasseh were the firstborn sons of Joseph in Egypt, regarded as the patriarchs of the people of Israel. The name became known through Saint Ephrem, a missionary bishop of the 4th century who worked in southern Rus and Crimea before ultimately suffering martyrdom. Various forms exist, such as Ephrem, Efraim, Efrem, Afram, Jefrem, and Efren. Feminine forms include Ephraima, Efrat, Ephrat, and Ephrath.

Where does the name Efrain come from?

Efrain is a masculine first name of Old Hebrew origin, carrying the meaning 'double fertile'. The etymology derives from the Old Hebrew term efrájim.

How do you pronounce Efrain?

Efrain has a soft and flowing, two-syllable pronunciation. In Spanish, it is pronounced as 'E-fra-in' [eˈfɾain], with the emphasis on the second syllable. The rolled 'r' gives the name a lively resonance, while the diphthong '-ain' opens up the sound space and provides a resonant finish. Efrain feels warm and melodic – it radiates sensitivity, agility, and a southern lightness.

When is the name day of Efrain?

The name day for Efrain is celebrated on June 9.

Popularity

In Germany, Efrain is a relatively rare first name. It has never found a place in the German first name charts. Its best ranking was in 1981, reaching 469th place in the US name charts. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 1,600 times there, earning it 941st place in the ten-year statistics. Between 1930 and 2024, it ranks 753rd in the USA.

Famous people

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