Ofra

Ofra (עָףְרָה) is originally a masculine name, but today it is also commonly used for women, of Hebrew origin from biblical times. The German translation of the name is 'the fawn'.

What does the name Ofra mean?

The name Ofra (עָףְרָה) has its roots in biblical Hebrew and was originally a masculine first name, but is now also used for girls. The meaning of the name translates to 'the fawn' in English. This name is derived from the ancient Hebrew word ʿofer (עֹפֶר), which also means 'fawn'. In the Old Testament, a man from the tribe of Judah is mentioned with this name. Related forms include Ofer, Ophrah, and Ophra.

Where does the name Ofra come from?

Ofra is both a feminine and a masculine first name, originating from ancient Hebrew and carrying the meaning 'the fawn'. The root word ʿofer (עֹפֶר) stands for 'fawn'. The language is biblical Hebrew.

How do you pronounce Ofra?

Ofra is pronounced approximately as 'Ofra'.

Popularity

In Germany, Ofra is a somewhat less common first name. In German name statistics, it has not yet achieved a notable ranking. In Austria, Ofra reached its highest placement in 1990, when it ranked 688th in the name charts. From 1984 to 2024, the name was given less than 10 times in Austria, placing it at 7,542nd. In the last ten years, no child in Austria has received this name.

Famous people

• Ofra Bikel (film producer from the USA)
• Ofra Harnoy (musician from Israel)
• Ofra Haza (famous Yemeni-Israeli singer)