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At a Glance
- Meaning
- A creative work, especially a musical composition
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- OH-pus
Opus comes from Latin, where it means "a creative work," most often used to describe a musical composition. It's pronounced OH-pus, and it's a clean, modern name that works for any gender. If you like a name with one clear, literal meaning instead of something vague or symbolic, Opus gives you exactly that.
Meaning & Origin of Opus
Meaning: A creative work, especially a musical composition.
Origin: Latin.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Opus
OH-pusIPA /ˈoʊpəs/
Popularity of Opus
Opus does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
Names Like Opus
These names share Opus’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Opus mean?
A creative work, especially a musical composition. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Opus?
Opus is pronounced OH-pus (IPA: /ˈoʊpəs/).
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