Orpheus

At a Glance

Meaning

Name of the legendary Thracian poet and musician of Greek myth; the root is uncertain

Origin

Greek

Pronunciation

OR-fee-usListen

Orpheus (OR-fee-us) is a Greek name, borne in myth by the legendary Thracian poet and musician. The root of the name itself is uncertain, so its story rests on that mythic figure rather than a tidy dictionary definition. It's a name with a clear musical and poetic heritage, and a sound that's easy to say once you've heard it.

Meaning & Origin of Orpheus

Meaning: Name of the legendary Thracian poet and musician of Greek myth; the root is uncertain.

Origin: Greek.

How to Pronounce Orpheus

Popularity of Orpheus

Orpheus 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.

FAQ

What does the name Orpheus mean?

Name of the legendary Thracian poet and musician of Greek myth; the root is uncertain.

How do you pronounce Orpheus?

Orpheus is pronounced OR-fee-us (IPA: /ˈɔːrfiəs/).

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