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Efe
Pronounced EH-feh /ΛΙ.fΙ/Medium
Meaning: From Turkish efe, 'a brave/gallant elder brother; an Aegean folk hero (a zeybek)'; also Nigerian Urhobo efe, 'wealth, riches'; routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Efe comes from Turkish efe, 'a brave, gallant elder brother; a folk hero of the Aegean (a zeybek, the noble armed villagers of folklore)' β and, independently, from the Nigerian Urhobo efe, 'wealth, riches, prosperity' (routes layered, which we note). A bold, warm name across Turkey and Nigeria (said 'EH-feh').
In the U.S. it appears in Turkish and Nigerian families. Rare, a-brave-elder-brother-or-wealth at the root, and bold.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Efe mean?
Efe is Turkish for 'a brave elder brother; a folk hero', and Urhobo for 'wealth'; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Efe?
It's said EH-feh /ΛΙ.fΙ/ β two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Efe a boy or girl name?
Efe is a boy's name.
How popular is Efe?
Efe is a rare name in the U.S.