Strong’s H6204

עָרְפָה

Part of speech

Proper Name Feminine

Transliteration

`Orpah

Pronunciation

OR-pah

Definition

Orpah

Meaning

Orpah

Usage

Orpah is a personal name in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the Book of Ruth. The name is often understood to mean "back of the neck" or "stiff-necked," possibly alluding to her decision to turn back to her people and gods, as opposed to following Naomi to Bethlehem.

Bible references

Ruth 1:4;Ruth 1:14