Ефрем
Name Day and Information
Name Information
Origin:
Hebrew
Meaning:
Derived from the Hebrew 'אפרים' (Ephraim), meaning 'fruitful' or 'fertile'. In the Bible, Ephraim is the son of Joseph and ancestor of one of the 12 tribes of Israel.
Name Day:
January 28, 2025View in calendar
Traditions and Customs
In Bulgaria, the name day of Ефрем is celebrated with traditional dishes and gatherings of family and friends. According to custom, the celebrant treats guests, and they bring gifts and flowers.
In different regions of Bulgaria, the name may also appear as Ефремий, Ефко, Ремчо.
Did you know?
In Bulgaria, some name days are so widely celebrated they become unofficial holidays. On St. John's Day (January 7th), so many people celebrate that some companies joke it should be declared a day off due to staff shortages.