Ofra
/OW-F-R-AH/
Young deer, fawn — Ofra is the Hebrew word for a young deer or fawn, evoking the cherished biblical image of feminine grace and gentleness. The Song of Songs uses the gazelle and young deer as standard metaphors for the beloved's beauty and shy elegance. A traditional Israeli feminine name with deep biblical resonance.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Ofra is a Jewish girl name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Young deer, fawn — Ofra is the Hebrew word for a young deer or fawn, evoking the cherished biblical image of feminine grace and gentleness. The Song of Songs uses the gazelle and young deer as standard metaphors for the beloved's beauty and shy elegance. A traditional Israeli feminine name with deep biblical resonance.”.
Ofra is a girl's name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Jewish families. The name means "Young deer, fawn — Ofra is the Hebrew word for a young deer or fawn, evoking the cherished biblical image of feminine grace and gentleness. The Song of Songs uses the gazelle and young deer as standard metaphors for the beloved's beauty and shy elegance. A traditional Israeli feminine name with deep biblical resonance." and belongs to the Nature cluster — names drawn from the natural world — earth, water, sky.
Common among MiddleEastern, Israeli families, Ofra carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Ofra's Hebrew roots
Many Jewish names carry Hebrew roots and a story from the Torah or tradition (Hebrew). Ofra means “Young deer, fawn — Ofra is the Hebrew word for a young deer or fawn, evoking the cherished biblical image of feminine grace and gentleness. The Song of Songs uses the gazelle and young deer as standard metaphors for the beloved's beauty and shy elegance. A traditional Israeli feminine name with deep biblical resonance.” — a name with heritage that runs deep.
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Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Ofra resonates in either tradition.
Ofra's destiny number is 22 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Ofra's full reading →
Does Ofra go with your family's names?
Ofra breaks into 4 sounds: /OW-F-R-AH/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Ofra sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Ofra beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Ofra — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Ofra
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Common questions about Ofra
What does the name Ofra mean?
Ofra means "Young deer, fawn — Ofra is the Hebrew word for a young deer or fawn, evoking the cherished biblical image of feminine grace and gentleness. The Song of Songs uses the gazelle and young deer as standard metaphors for the beloved's beauty and shy elegance. A traditional Israeli feminine name with deep biblical resonance.." It is a girl name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Jewish families.
Is Ofra a boy or girl name?
Ofra is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Ofra?
Ofra is of Hebrew origin, used in Jewish tradition, commonly among MiddleEastern, Israeli families.
Is Ofra a Jewish name?
Yes. Ofra is a girl name traditionally used in Jewish families, of Hebrew origin.
What does Ofra mean in Hebrew?
Ofra originates from Hebrew, where it means "Young deer, fawn — Ofra is the Hebrew word for a young deer or fawn, evoking the cherished biblical image of feminine grace and gentleness. The Song of Songs uses the gazelle and young deer as standard metaphors for the beloved's beauty and shy elegance. A traditional Israeli feminine name with deep biblical resonance.."
What are common nicknames for Ofra?
Common short forms of Ofra include Ofri.
What is the numerology of Ofra?
Ofra has a Pythagorean destiny number of 22 — the master builder — grand vision made real.
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