Definitions

1. proper noun

one of the 12 tribes of Israel

“The tribe of Ephraim was known for its agricultural prowess.”

2. noun

a region in ancient Israel inhabited by the tribe of Ephraim

“The city of Bethel is located in the region of Ephraim.”

3. biblical masculine given name

a name given to a male child in the biblical tradition, derived from the Hebrew name Ephraim

“His father gave him the name Ephraim in honor of his great-grandfather.”