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Ofra is an ancient Hebrew and biblical name used primarily for women, derived from the word 'ofer' - a young fawn or deer. The name expresses the grace, lightness, and natural beauty of a young gazelle, symbolizing gentleness, agility, and feminine delicacy. In biblical Hebrew, the word 'ofer' describes the young and tender among field animals, particularly the young deer which was a symbol of beauty and grace in ancient Hebrew culture. The name Ofra carries all these positive qualities, giving its bearer an identification with nature, with free life, and with natural beauty. In the Bible, the name Ofra appears in several significant contexts. First, Ofra is the name of a settlement in the inheritance of the tribe of Manasseh, mentioned in the Book of Judges as the dwelling place of Gideon son of Joash, one of the great judges of the people of Israel. 'And Gideon came to Ophrah, which belonged to Joash the Abiezrite' (Judges 6:11). This place was an important center in the story of Gideon and his war against the Midianites, and it is mentioned several times throughout the narrative as a point of origin and as Gideon's burial place. Additionally, Ofra is also mentioned as the name of one of the descendants of the tribe of Benjamin, as appears in Chronicles: 'And the sons of Ofra' (1 Chronicles 8:12). The name thus carries deep biblical significance connected to the period of the Judges and the settlement in the Land of Israel. In modern Israeli culture, the name Ofra gained tremendous popularity especially in the 1950s and 1960s, becoming one of the most beloved and recognized names. This was primarily due to famous singers who bore the name - Ofra Haza, known as 'the First Lady of Israeli song', who was one of the symbols of Israeli culture, and Ofra Weinberger, another popular singer. The name expresses the deep connection of Israeli culture to its biblical roots on one hand, and to nature and the Israeli landscape on the other. Women bearing the name Ofra are often perceived as having a gentle and graceful character, with inner strength and a deep connection to traditional values. The name also conveys lightness, joy of life, and the ability to adapt to changing situations, similar to the swift and free gazelle running in the fields.

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Ofra | Ophra | Ophrah

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Judges 6:11 - And Gideon came to Ophrah, which belonged to Joash the Abiezrite

In Kabbalah, the name Ofra represents the connection between the spiritual and material, between heaven and earth. The young deer symbolizes the pure and swift soul aspiring upward, while maintaining connection with the ground and nature. The name carries energy of spiritual lightness, divine grace, and connection to holy sources.

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Ofra Haza - renowned Israeli singer | Ofra Weinberger - Israeli singer | Ofra Strauss - Israeli businesswoman | Ofra Benayil - Israeli actress

אופיר | אילה | צביה | איילת | רננה

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