The baby name Ephraym is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced EF-RAYM (IPA: /ˈɛfreɪm/).
Ephraym is Hebrew in Origin.
The baby name Ephraym is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced EF-RAYM (IPA: /ˈɛfreɪm/).
Ephraym is Hebrew in Origin.
Ephraym is a contemporary spelling of the Hebrew name Ephraim (אפרים), anchored in the Semitic root parah “to be fruitful.” The Hebrew dual ending -ayim underlies the traditional interpretation “double fruitfulness,” echoing Joseph’s explanation in Genesis 41:52. This spelling cues the common English pronunciation eh-FRAY-im or ee-FRAY-im, while preserving the name’s ancient resonance and pastoral imagery.
Across history the name identifies Joseph’s younger son and the influential tribe of Ephraim; by metonymy it could denote the northern Kingdom of Israel. It remained in Jewish use, was taken up by English Puritans, and later enjoyed periodic revivals in Britain, North America, and modern Israel. Standard forms include Ephraim and Efraim; related variants are Ephrem/Efrem (Greek, Italian, Slavic), Yefrem (Russian), and Spanish Efraín, with Assyrian Afram. Short forms such as Eph, Efi, or Efra provide approachable nicknames for everyday use.
Ephraym is extremely rare. Across 1 country, we found just 1 recorded use of it.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
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