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Efrem name meaning

“fruitful; bearing fruit”

Efrem means “fruitful” or “bearing fruit” in the traditional interpretation of its Hebrew source, Efrayim. It is a form transmitted through different languages and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. A tree laden with fruit offers a concrete image of the meaning, while Efrayim supplies a related form.

/efɾem/

Gender: ♂ Boy
Origin: Hebrew
Syllables: 2
Popularity: #1,375

What does Efrem mean?

Fruitful; bearing fruit

In Turkish: verimli; meyve veren

Efrem belongs to the same name family as the biblical Ephraim, one of Joseph's sons. It is also associated with Ephrem the Syrian, the historical theologian and poet; its imagery of fruitfulness can suggest both producing a harvest and increase, rather than one narrowly agricultural meaning.

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Origin of the name Efrem

A transmitted form of Hebrew Ephraim, used across several languages. The name is traditionally connected with fruitfulness and bearing fruit.

Linguistic origin	Hebrew
Is Efrem in the Quran?	No
Starts with	E · Ef

Double names with Efrem

Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.

Efrem Sulhi
Meaning of each name
- Efrem: fruitful; bearing fruit
- Sulhi: relating to peace; peaceful
Şen Efrem
Meaning of each name
- Şen: cheerful; full of joy and vitality
- Efrem: fruitful; bearing fruit
Efrem İmdat
Meaning of each name
- Efrem: fruitful; bearing fruit
- İmdat: aid; the provision of support
İskender Efrem
Meaning of each name
- İskender: defender or protector of people
- Efrem: fruitful; bearing fruit
Efrem Ümran
Meaning of each name
- Efrem: fruitful; bearing fruit
- Ümran: civilization, flourishing settlement and prosperity
Vecihi Efrem
Meaning of each name
- Vecihi: relating to distinction; esteemed, respected
- Efrem: fruitful; bearing fruit

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How to pronounce Efrem

Syllables	2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names
IPA	/efɾem/

Is Efrem a boy’s name?

Yes, Efrem is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.

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Efrem does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.

Spellings and similar names

Names that sound like Efrem

Names with related meanings

Famous people named Efrem

Efrem Eren
Efrem Yildiz Sadak

FAQ about the name Efrem

What is the meaning of Efrem?

Efrem means “fruitful; bearing fruit”. A transmitted form of Hebrew Ephraim, used across several languages. The name is traditionally connected with fruitfulness and bearing fruit.

Is Efrem a boy’s name?

Yes, Efrem is used mostly as a boy’s name.

Is Efrem in the Quran?

No. Neither the name Efrem nor its source word occurs in the Quran.

What is the origin of the name Efrem?

Efrem is of Hebrew origin.

How many syllables does Efrem have?

Efrem has 2 syllables and 5 letters.

How popular is the name Efrem?

Efrem does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.

What names go well with Efrem?

Some ideas: Efrem Sulhi; Şen Efrem; Efrem İmdat.

Famous people named Efrem?

Notable people named Efrem include Efrem Eren, Efrem Yildiz Sadak.

Sources and method

Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.

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