Sacred Names Journal

Fragrance name & inspiration

אוֹפִירָה

Ofira

Treasured gold

Language & etymology

What the name means.

Ofira is a modern name associated with Ophir, the biblical place famed for gold. Its deeper etymology is uncertain; treasured is a devotional theme. Calculation follows the house’s Hebrew spelling.

Gematria

The numeric value.

302

Aleph 1 + Vav 6 + Pe 80 + Yod 10 + Resh 200 + He 5 = 302

Numeric value is a traditional interpretive practice; it is not the word’s etymology and does not establish doctrine.

Paleo-Hebrew character

A devotional reflection.

These ancient Hebrew-script forms accompany a devotional meditation, not a historical translation or proof of etymology. Letter-picture associations are interpretive and do not establish doctrine.

𐤀

Aleph

strength

𐤅

Vav

joining

𐤐

Pe

speech

𐤉

Yod

work

𐤓

Resh

beginning

𐤄

He

behold

Promise & devotional meaning

What it reveals.

Gold imagery invites reflection on wisdom more precious than possessions.

Supporting Scripture

Written in the Word.

“For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.”

Proverbs 3:14

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