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Oprah
OHP-ruh
Oprah (name) means a female given name, a variant of the biblical name Orpah, now widely associated with media figure Oprah Winfrey. Example: “She named her daughter Oprah after the talk show host.”
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A female given name, a variant of the biblical name Orpah, now widely associated with media figure Oprah Winfrey.
"She named her daughter Oprah after the talk show host."
How to use Oprah
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA given name, now closely linked to Oprah Winfrey specifically.
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- Oprahs
- Past tense
- Oprahed, Oprah'd
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She named her daughter _____ after the talk show host.
Etymology
From the name Oprah Winfrey — itself a rearranged form of the biblical name Orpah.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Oprah” mean?
The word “Oprah” means a female given name, a variant of the biblical name Orpah, now widely associated with media figure Oprah Winfrey. In plain terms, a given name, now closely linked to Oprah Winfrey specifically.
How do you pronounce “Oprah”?
“Oprah” is pronounced OHP-ruh (/ˈəʊpɹə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Oprah” in a sentence?
Here is “Oprah” used in a sentence: “She named her daughter Oprah after the talk show host.”
What part of speech is “Oprah”?
“Oprah” is a name.
Is “Oprah” a common word?
“Oprah” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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