Orpheus Name Meaning

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The name Orpheus comes from Greek Mythology roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Orpheus below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.

Orpheus Name Meaning

Greek MythologyPerhaps related to Greek ορφνη (orphne) meaning "the darkness of night". In Greek mythology Orpheus was a poet and musician who went to the underworld to retrieve his dead wife Eurydice. He succeeded...

Origin: Greek MythologyGender: Boy
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