Orpheus name meaning
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What does Orpheus mean?
Outlandish Old Greek Orpheus bestowed upon baby boys is used primarily in Swedish and Finnish. Orpheus is variation of Orfeo. Outlandish Orfeo primarily is used in Italian is originated from Old Greek, meaning of Orfeo is "Darkness".
Orpheus is equivalent of The Greek Name Ορφευς Deriving from Greek Ορφνη = Darkness, Night in Latin language.
How do I pronounce Orpheus?
The two syllabled name Orpheus is pronounced, o-rpheus. The other ways to say the name is or-pheus.
Variants of Orpheus
Names that rhyme with OrpheusHow popular is the name Orpheus?
Orpheus is an uncommon baby name in United States, in use since 1916, peaked in 1968 when it ranked 2577th and last appeared in 1987. Orpheus is a rare baby name in England and Wales however it is still in use.
Also, Orpheus is a familiar name in Zimbabwe. At least, 200 people globally have carried Orpheus as their given name according to our research.
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 5454 | 7 |
| 1986 | 6714 | 5 |
| 1976 | 5583 | 5 |
| 1975 | 4797 | 6 |
| 1974 | 5226 | 5 |
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Numerological analysis of Orpheus
You believe that your body is a temple that needs to be taken good care of. And so does the soul. Follow your dreams and heart instead of rules. Replace your comfort zone with adventures and the fear of the unknown with excitement to experience and learn new things. To have number 7 as your personality number means you are calm by nature and have a peaceful attitude about everything. Having 5 as your soul urge number reveals your deep desire to change and transform all the time.
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- Katiya - Origin of Unwonted Katiya is in Old Greek bestowed upon girls, meaning of Katiya is "Dear, The Pure and Beloved". Katiya is derivation of Karine.
- Nymphéa - Nymphéas origin is Greek, meaning of Nymphéa is "Lower Rank Deserters"
- Kristófer - Kristófer's meaning is Carrying Christ used for baby boys and is used substantially in Danish, Finnish and Swedish is originated from Old Greek
- Rhae means Successful and River came from Old Greek is a girl name. Rhae is derived from Rhea.
- Eustacia - Origin of Unfamiliar Eustacia is in Old Greek language bestowed upon girls, meaning of Eustacia is "Stachys or Giving Fruit" is mostly used in English
Famous people named Orpheus
- Orpheus Roye, former American football defensive end
- Orpheus, American rock band originally
Lists having Orpheus
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