"And Orpah kissed her mother in law; but Ruth clave unto her."
Biblical Name · Hebrew Origin
Orpah Meaning in the Bible
Orpah
girl
Orpah means "Neck; Fawn; Mane", a girl's name of Hebrew origin. Orpah appears in the King James Bible, and Ruth 1:14 is the passage most often tied to it. Orpah represents the reasonable choice that falls short of radical devotion — the kiss goodbye instead of the clinging faith that changes everything.
Is Orpah in the Bible?
Yes — Orpah appears in the King James Bible, including Ruth 1:14.
Pronunciation:/OR-puh/
OriginHebrew
MeaningNeck; Fawn; Mane
What does Orpah mean?
Orpah is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning "Neck; Fawn; Mane". Orpah was Ruth's sister-in-law who, after initial loyalty, turned back to Moab when Naomi urged them to go. She kissed Naomi goodbye while Ruth clung to her. Orpah wasn't villainous — she simply chose the reasonable path. Ruth chose the radical one.
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What does Orpah mean in the Bible?
Orpah means "Neck; Fawn; Mane" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Where does Orpah appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Orpah is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with Ruth 1:14. Each verse is quoted in full below.
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Which books of the Bible mention Orpah?
Orpah is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Orpah?
Orpah represents the reasonable choice that falls short of radical devotion — the kiss goodbye instead of the clinging faith that changes everything.
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Orpah name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Orpah appears in the King James Bible, including Ruth 1:14.
Orpah means "Neck; Fawn; Mane." It is a Hebrew name. The King James Bible uses it in Ruth 1:14, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
Hebrew. Orpah comes into English from Hebrew and carries the sense "Neck; Fawn; Mane." It appears in the King James Bible, including Ruth 1:14.
Common questions about the name Orpah
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Orpah?
You can read every verse where Orpah appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.