Name meaning
Orpheus
may mean “darkness of night”
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Greek, English
- Spellings
- Orpheus · Orfeo
- Say it
- OR-fee-us
- Letters
- 7
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Orpheus is the legendary musician of Greek myth who charmed even the stones and went into the underworld to bring back his wife Eurydice. His name may be linked to orphnē, darkness.
Roots
From Greek Orpheus (possibly orphnē, darkness).
Where it is used
A myth name.
Orpheus name FAQ
What does the name Orpheus mean?
Orpheus may mean “darkness of night”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. From Greek Orpheus (possibly orphnē, darkness).
Where does the name Orpheus come from?
Orpheus is of Greek origin. Today it is used in Greek, English families.
How do you pronounce Orpheus?
Orpheus is usually pronounced OR-fee-us.
Is Orpheus a boy's or a girl's name?
Orpheus is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Orpheus?
Related spellings and forms include Orfeo.
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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.