Where does “Ephraim” come from?
Ephraim comes from Hebrew אֶפְרַיִם, a biblical proper name of uncertain origin and meaning.
Ephraim (English): The younger son of Joseph in the Bible, eponymous ancestor of one of the twelve tribes of Israel
Definitions
- The younger son of Joseph in the Bible, eponymous ancestor of one of the twelve tribes of Israel
Ancestry of “Ephraim”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hebrew | אֶפְרַיִם | Ephraim |