Ephraim
Meaning of Ephraim
Ephraim is a classic and timeless name for boys. It has its roots in Hebrew and carries a strong biblical significance, as Ephraim was one of the twelve sons of Jacob. The name is pronounced as EE-fruhm (/ˈiːfrəm/) in English. Variations of the name include Efraim. In recent years, Ephraim has seen moderate popularity in the United States, with a consistent presence in the top 1000 names. It peaked in popularity around the 1970s and has maintained a relatively steady rank since then. This name exudes strength, tradition, and religious undertones, making it an excellent choice for parents seeking a meaningful and distinctive name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as EE-fruhm (/ˈiːfrəm/)
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Notable People Named Ephraim
| Sir Ephraim Yitzchak Mirvis is an Orthodox rabbi who currently serves as the Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth and previously served as the Chief Rabbi of Ireland. |
| Ephraim McDowell, an American physician and pioneer surgeon, was the first to successfully remove an ovarian tumor and is known as "the father of ovariotomy" and a founding father of abdominal surgery. |
| Ephraim Paul Holmes was a distinguished four-star admiral in the United States Navy, serving as commander in chief of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet and Supreme Allied Commander, Atlantic from 1967 to 1970. |
| Ephraim Katzir, a renowned Israeli biophysicist and Labor Party politician, served as the fourth President of Israel from 1973 to 1978. |
| Elder Ephraim of Vatopedi is a Greek Cypriot Orthodox Christian hieromonk and archimandrite, serving as the Abbot of the Holy Monastery of Vatopedi at Mount Athos. |
| Ephraim Stern was a renowned Israeli archaeologist and professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, known for his expertise in the archaeology of ancient Israel and Judah, as well as his significant excavations at Tel Dor. |
| Ephraim Moses Lilien was a prominent art nouveau illustrator and printmaker known for his work on Jewish themes and his impact on the Bezalel school art movement, earning him the title of the "first Zionist artist." |
| Ephraim Martin Jr. was an American attorney who served as district attorney of Middlesex County, Massachusetts, and postmaster of Boston. |
| Ephraim Franklin Morgan was an American Republican politician and the Governor of West Virginia from 1921 to 1925, with a background in law and military service. |
| Ephraim Lewis was an English soul/neo-soul and R&B singer and songwriter known for his tragic death after falling from a balcony during a police pursuit, leaving behind one album. |
| Ephraim Yeboah is an Italian professional footballer currently playing for Bristol City. |
| Ephraim Katz was a renowned writer, journalist, and filmmaker best known for his comprehensive work, The Film Encyclopedia, first published in 1979. |
| Ephraim Titler was a Liberian politician and missionary known for his role as a delegate to the 1847 Constitutional Convention from Grand Bassa County. |
| Ephraim II of Georgia - Ephraim II served as the Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia from 1960 until his passing, holding the title of His Holiness and Beatitude, Archbishop of Mtskheta-Tbilisi. |
| Ephraim Bell Muttart was a Canadian physician and Conservative politician who represented King's County in the House of Commons of Canada from 1878 to 1882. |
