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GirlPronounced English /ˈoʊp.ɹə/

Oprah

In the case of television personality Oprah Winfrey, it was a childhood mispronunciation of her real name Orpah that became permanent.

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Oprah is a girl name.

Pronunciation: English /ˈoʊp.ɹə/.

GenderGirl
PronunciationEnglish /ˈoʊp.ɹə/

Meaning and history

In the case of television personality Oprah Winfrey (1954-), it was a childhood mispronunciation of her real name Orpah that became permanent.

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Usage: various

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