Name meaning
Oprah
may mean “of uncertain meaning”
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- American
- Spellings
- Oprah · Orpah
- Form of
- Orpah
- Say it
- OH-prah
- Letters
- 5
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Oprah is a variant of Orpah, the sister-in-law of Ruth in the Bible. The meaning of Orpah is uncertain.
Roots
Hebrew (uncertain).
Where it is used
Orpah is the biblical form.
Oprah name FAQ
What does the name Oprah mean?
Oprah may mean “of uncertain meaning”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Hebrew (uncertain).
Where does the name Oprah come from?
Oprah is of Hebrew origin. Today it is used in American families.
How do you pronounce Oprah?
Oprah is usually pronounced OH-prah.
Is Oprah a boy's or a girl's name?
Oprah is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Oprah?
Related spellings and forms include Orpah.
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Sources
Name data: Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.