Name meaning
Orpah
may mean “of uncertain meaning”
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- Biblical
- Spellings
- Orpah · Oprah
- Say it
- OR-pah
- Letters
- 5
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Orpah is the sister-in-law of Ruth in the Book of Ruth. Her name is often linked with the Hebrew for back of the neck; this is not certain.
Roots
Hebrew (uncertain).
Where it is used
Oprah is a variant.
Orpah name FAQ
What does the name Orpah mean?
Orpah may mean “of uncertain meaning”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Hebrew (uncertain).
Where does the name Orpah come from?
Orpah is of Hebrew origin. Today it is used in Biblical families.
How do you pronounce Orpah?
Orpah is usually pronounced OR-pah.
Is Orpah a boy's or a girl's name?
Orpah is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Orpah?
Related spellings and forms include Oprah.
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Sources
Name data: Wikidata, 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.