Ophra

Hebrew

"fawn"

Ophra Origin and Meaning

The name Ophra is a girl's name.

Ophra is a feminine name with Hebrew origins, meaning 'fawn' or 'young deer.' It's the original Hebrew form of the name made famous by media mogul Oprah Winfrey (whose name was actually a misspelling of Ophra). The biblical place name Ophrah appears in the Old Testament, adding historical depth to this uncommon name. While Oprah gained recognition through its association with Winfrey, the original Ophra spelling remains quite rare. The name has a gentle strength with its soft beginning and open vowel ending. Parents might choose this name for its biblical connections, its meaningful animal symbolism representing grace and gentleness, or its similarity to the more recognized Oprah while maintaining its authentic Hebrew roots.