"And the name of the second called he Ephraim: For God hath caused me to be fruitful in the land of my affliction."
Christian Name · Hebrew Origin
Ephram Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Ephram
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Ephram means "Fruitful; Doubly fruitful", a boy's name of Hebrew origin. The name Ephram does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Ephram is doubly fruitful — fruitful in affliction, abiding in the vine, bearing much fruit because the root holds.
Is Ephram in the Bible?
No — the name Ephram does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Fruitful; Doubly fruitful", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Ephram.
Pronunciation:/EF-rum/
OriginHebrew
MeaningFruitful; Doubly fruitful
What does Ephram mean?
Ephram is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "Fruitful; Doubly fruitful". Ephram echoes Ephraim — the tribe named for double fruitfulness. 'God hath caused me to be fruitful in the land of my affliction.' Ephram bears fruit even in suffering.
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What does Ephram mean in the Bible?
Ephram means "Fruitful; Doubly fruitful" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Ephram echoes Ephraim — the tribe named for double fruitfulness. 'God hath caused me to be fruitful in the land of my affliction.' Ephram bears fruit even in suffering.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Ephram?
Ephram is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Fruitful; Doubly fruitful" — not because Scripture names anyone Ephram.
"I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit."
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What are the variants and nicknames of Ephram?
Ephram has 2 recorded variants, short forms, and translations across languages and biblical traditions.
Which books of the Bible mention Ephram?
Ephram is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Ephram?
Ephram is doubly fruitful — fruitful in affliction, abiding in the vine, bearing much fruit because the root holds.
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Ephram name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Ephram
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Ephram?
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