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 Bulgarian tradition, people with two names (first and family name) celebrate twice a year. Imagine the double party – some people celebrate both their name days with full gusto!