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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 notes

In plain EnglishA given name, now closely linked to Oprah Winfrey specifically.

Word forms

Oprahed past tense, Oprah'd past tense, Oprahs singular

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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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