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At a Glance: Name: Opus – 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
Phonetic: OH-pus IPA: /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.
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FAQ
What does the name Opus mean?
A creative work, especially a musical composition. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Opus)
How do you pronounce Opus?
Opus is pronounced OH-pus (IPA: /ˈoʊpəs/).
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