Efrat

The first name Efrat represents the feminine variant of the biblical name Ephraim. Translated into English, it means 'double fruitful' or 'the double inheritance.'

What does the name Efrat mean?

Efrat is the feminine form of the biblical Ephraim. The name is translated into English as 'double fruitful' or 'the double inheritance.' It has its roots in Ancient Hebrew and derives from the Hebrew term efrájim (אֶפְרַיִם), which means 'double fruitful.' Originally, this name was known as a place name. In the Bible, Ephraim and Manasseh are the firstborn sons of Joseph, who lived in Egypt and are considered the patriarchs of the Israelite people. The name's popularity is attributed to Saint Afram, a missionary bishop of the 4th century who worked in Crimea and southern Rus and ultimately died a martyr's death. Other variants include Ephrem, Efraim, Efrain, Efrem, Afram, Jefrem, and Efren. The feminine forms of the name include Ephraima, Ephrat, and Ephrath.

Where does the name Efrat come from?

Efrat is a female first name of Ancient Hebrew origin, meaning 'double fruitful.'

How do you pronounce Efrat?

Efrat is pronounced like 'Efraht.'

When is the name day of Efrat?

The name day for Efrat is celebrated on June 9.

Popularity

In Germany, Efrat is a rather rare name. In 2017, it ranked 3,952nd on the list of the most common female first names. Its best ranking was in 2012, at 3,656th place. In the last ten years, Efrat has been used as a first name fewer than 10 times, which placed it at 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,043rd.

Famous people

• Efrat Alony (Israeli singer)
• Efrat Gosh (Israeli singer)
• Efrat Natan (Israeli painter)
• Efrat Ungar (illustrator from Israel)