Oprah

Oprah Meaning & Origin

About Oprah
The name "Oprah" is of Hebrew origin and means "fawn" or "gazelle." It is derived from the Hebrew word "ayalah," which symbolizes grace, beauty, and elegance. The name Oprah is often associated with qualities such as gentleness, agility, and a free-spirited nature, reflecting the characteristics of a graceful and swift animal like a gazelle.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Oprah are female.

Oprah Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -36.36% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
APR
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O160
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
OW1 P R AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈoʊprə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('APR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Oprah in Braille

Here's how to represent Oprah in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Oprah in braille

How to Spell the Name Oprah in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Oprah using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Oprah in sign language

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