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Ephraim
EEF-ree-uhm
Ephraim (name) means a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "fruitful," and the name of one of Joseph's sons in the Bible. Example: “Ephraim became the name of one of the twelve tribes of Israel.”
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A masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "fruitful," and the name of one of Joseph's sons in the Bible.
"Ephraim became the name of one of the twelve tribes of Israel."
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Etymology
Came into English via Latin from Hebrew אֶפְרַיִם (Efráyim, “Ephraim”, literally “fruitful”).
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What does “Ephraim” mean?
The word “Ephraim” means a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "fruitful," and the name of one of Joseph's sons in the Bible.
How do you pronounce “Ephraim”?
“Ephraim” is pronounced EEF-ree-uhm (/ˈifɹi.əm/ in IPA).
How do you use “Ephraim” in a sentence?
Here is “Ephraim” used in a sentence: “Ephraim became the name of one of the twelve tribes of Israel.”
What part of speech is “Ephraim”?
“Ephraim” is a name.
