Efrain
Efrain is a Christian boy name of Hebrew, via Spanish origin, meaning “Fruitful”.
| Meaning | Fruitful |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Hebrew, via Spanish |
| Pronunciation | eh-frah-EEN |
| Tradition | Christian, Jewish |
| Used in | Mexico, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Guatemala |
Meaning and origin of Efrain
Efraín is the Spanish form of Ephraim, a Hebrew name connected with a root meaning 'to be fruitful'. In Genesis, Joseph names his second son Ephraim, saying that God has made him fruitful in the land of his suffering. Ephraim's descendants became one of the tribes of Israel, and the name later stood for the whole northern kingdom. In Spanish it is usually written with an accent and stressed on the last syllable.
Is Efrain a Christian name?
Efraín is a biblical name: Ephraim is Joseph's son in Genesis and the ancestor of a tribe of Israel. It is used by Christian families in Latin America and, in its Hebrew form Efraim, by Jewish families.
How popular is Efrain?
Fairly familiar in Latin America and among Hispanic families in the United States.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Efrain mean?
Efrain means 'Fruitful'. It is of Hebrew, via Spanish origin.
Is Efrain a Christian name?
Efraín is a biblical name: Ephraim is Joseph's son in Genesis and the ancestor of a tribe of Israel. It is used by Christian families in Latin America and, in its Hebrew form Efraim, by Jewish families.
How do you pronounce Efrain?
Efrain is pronounced eh-frah-EEN.
Is Efrain a boy or girl name?
Efrain is usually a boy name.