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Ophira

♀ Girl

Pronounced oh-FEER-ah /oʊˈfɪr.ə/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew Ophira, 'gold' — a feminine of Ophir, the biblical land famed for its gold. A rich, radiant name.Low

In 30 seconds: A golden Hebrew name: Ophira means 'gold' (said 'oh-FEER-ah'). Rich and rare.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningFrom the Hebrew Ophira, 'gold' — a feminine of Ophir, the biblical land famed for its gold. A rich, radiant name.
U.S. rank (2021)#13143 ↗ Rising
2021 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 12

History & Origin

Ophira comes from the Hebrew for 'gold,' tied to Ophir, the scriptural land of gold. It reads warm and precious — rare in the U.S. (said 'oh-FEER-ah').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Extremely rare, golden, and warm.

Did you know? Ophira is Hebrew for 'gold,' a feminine of Ophir — the biblical land renowned for its gold — a rich, radiant name (said 'oh-FEER-ah').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Ophira — Hebrew; 'gold' (from Ophir, the land of gold). audio true.

Variations

OfiraOphirahOfirah

Nicknames

OphiIra

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ophira mean?

Ophira is Hebrew for 'gold,' a feminine of Ophir, the biblical land of gold.

How do you pronounce Ophira?

It's said oh-FEER-ah /oʊˈfɪr.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ophira a boy or girl name?

Ophira is a girl's name.

How popular is Ophira?

Ophira is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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