Orpah Name Meaning

The name Orpah is a feminine name of Hebrew origin. It is derived from the Hebrew name "אָרְפָּה" (Orpah) which possibly means "fawn" or "gazelle."

In the Bible, Orpah is mentioned as the name of one of the daughters-in-law of Naomi, the mother-in-law of Ruth. Orpah is known for her decision to return to her own people after the death of her husband, while Ruth chose to stay with Naomi, which is why Ruth is more commonly recognized and remembered.