Ophrah is a biblical name of Hebrew origin, meaning "fawn." In the Old Testament, Ophrah appears as both a personal name and a place name. As a personal name, Ophrah is mentioned in genealogies (1 Chronicles 4:14). As a place, it refers to two different locations: a city in the territory of Benjamin (Joshua 18:23) and a city in the tribe of Manasseh (Judges 6:11). Biblical Significance The city of Ophrah in Manasseh is best known as the home of the judge Gideon. According to the Book of Judges, Gideon lived in Ophrah of the Abiezrites, and it was here that he built an altar after receiving a divine call to deliver Israel from the Midianites. He also later made a golden ephod from the spoils of war, which became a snare to him and his family (Judges 8:27). After Gideon's death, his son Abimelech killed his half-brothers in Ophrah (Judges 9:5). The city is often identified with the modern-day Palestinian village of Taybeh. Related Names and Forms The Biblical Hebrew form of Ophrah is 'Ofra, which literally means "fawn" or "young deer." A related masculine name is Ofer, also meaning "fawn" in Hebrew. In modern Israel, the name Ofra (feminine) is used, and the Israeli settlement Ofra, located near the biblical site of Ophrah in Benjamin, takes its name from the ancient city. Notable Bearers While no prominent biblical figures bear the personal name Ophrah, the town's association with Gideon gives it lasting significance in Judeo-Christian tradition. The name is uncommon in modern usage but occasionally appears among communities that value biblical names. Key Facts Meaning: "fawn" (Hebrew) Origin: Hebrew (Biblical) Type: Personal name and place name Usage: Primarily in English Bible translations Related: 'Ofra (Biblical Hebrew), Ofer (Hebrew masculine)