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אופרי


Meaning of the name אופרי

Ofri is a unique and rare Hebrew name, whose origin may be connected to the word 'ofer' meaning a young deer or fawn, or to the word 'Ophir' - a famous biblical land from which gold was brought to the Temple. The name conveys a sense of natural grace and gentleness, giving its bearer a character that combines softness with strength. In Jewish tradition, the name Ofri appears in Kabbalistic writings as one of the names of guardian angels, though there is no explicit mention of this in the main biblical or Talmudic sources. This connection to angels gives the name a spiritual and mystical dimension, making it an attractive choice for parents seeking a name with deep spiritual meaning. The name Ofri carries a fascinating combination of nature and spirituality. The connection to 'ofer' - the young of a deer - gives the name a sense of vitality, agility, and natural beauty. The deer in Jewish culture symbolizes strength, grace, and connection to nature, as appears in the verse 'like a deer sent forth upon streams of water'. On the other hand, the connection to Ophir - the biblical land of gold - adds to the name a nuance of spiritual wealth and rarity. Ophir was a legendary land from which King Solomon brought pure gold to adorn the Temple, and the name became a symbol for something precious and rare. Thus, the name Ofri combines within it the natural beauty of the physical world with the rarity and holiness of the spiritual realm. In modern Israeli culture, the name Ofri is considered rare and special, not common but familiar and pleasant to the ear. It conveys a sense of uniqueness and delicacy, particularly suitable for parents looking for a name that is not too common yet still carries authentic Hebrew meaning. The name is suitable for both boys and girls, though it is more common as a boy's name. Bearers of the name Ofri tend to be sensitive, creative people with a deep connection to nature and spirituality. The name provides a sense of lightness and depth simultaneously, suitable for a personality that connects different worlds - between the physical and spiritual, between nature and culture, between tradition and innovation.

The name אופרי with vowels

אוֹפְרִי

The name אופרי in English

Ofri | Ofry | Ophri

אופרי is mainly suitable for

Boy and Girl

Is the name אופרי considered international

No

Origin of the name אופרי from the Bible

1 Kings 9:28 - And Solomon and Hiram sent ships to Ophir, and they brought from there gold

Origin of the name אופרי from Kabbalah

In Kabbalah, Ofri is considered one of the guardian angel names that connect the physical world to the spiritual realm. The name carries an energy of spiritual protection and connection to higher dimensions, symbolizing the ability to see beyond material reality to the inner light and hidden truth.

Gematria value for the name אופרי

297

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200

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10

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Numerology value for the name אופרי

9

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80

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297

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18

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9

Famous people named אופרי

Ofri Bar Nadav - Israeli actor | Ofri Alon - musician

Names similar to אופרי

Total times the name אופרי was registered

414 times

Graph of the name אופרי

* Source: Central Bureau of Statistics. As of April 2022