At a Glance: Name: Ophir – Meaning: a biblical land famed for its gold (the word's own literal meaning is unknown) – Origin: Hebrew – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: OH-fer
Ophir is a Hebrew boy's name meaning “a biblical land famed for its gold (the word's own literal meaning is unknown)”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Ophir
Meaning: A biblical land famed for its gold (the word's own literal meaning is unknown).
Origin: Hebrew.
A common claim: Ophir means 'gold' or 'region of gold' Actually: Ophir is the name of a biblical land famed for its gold, but the word's own literal meaning isn't known.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Ophir
Phonetic: OH-fer IPA: /ˈoʊfər/
Popularity of Ophir
Ophir doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
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