Efraín
/efɾain/from spelling rules
Efraín is the Spanish male given name for Efrain.
Efraín is a masculine given name. It can be shortened to the informal version Efra.
Which one should you use?
Efra is a shortened, informal version.
How do you pronounce it?
/efɾain/
Did you know?
- The name Efraín appears as a central character in the famous 19th-century novel María by Jorge Isaacs, one of the most influential romantic works in Latin American literature.
- The name Efraín comes from the Hebrew word efráyim, which literally translates to 'fruitful'.
- While the name is common, the accent mark on the final 'i' in Efraín is essential to prevent the word from being pronounced as a 'diphthong', which would change the vowel sound significantly.
Examples in context
- Oye, Efra, ¿vamos al cine?Hey, Efra, shall we go to the movies?
- Mi primo se llama Efraín.My cousin's name is Efraín.
- ¿Conoces a Efraín?Do you know Efraín?
- Efraín es un buen amigo.Efraín is a good friend.
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are talking about a mutual friend at a cafe.
- Lucía¿Has visto a Efraín hoy?Have you seen Efraín today?
- JavierNo, no he visto a Efraín.No, I haven't seen Efraín.
- LucíaÉl me llamó esta mañana.He called me this morning.
- JavierTal vez esté en su casa.Maybe he is at his house.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Efraín, CC BY-SA 4.0.
