Ofir

Ofir is a given name of Hebrew origin, used in Israel and among Jewish communities. It is derived from Ophir, the biblical toponym associated with wealth and gold.

In the Hebrew Bible, Ophir is described as a region from which King Solomon obtained precious metals and other goods, including gold, silver, ivory, apes, and peacocks. The precise location of Ophir is unknown, and scholars have proposed various sites in or near the Arabian Peninsula, East Africa, and elsewhere.

As a place name, Ofir also appears in modern geography. In Portugal, Ofir is a coastal locality near Esposende, famous for Praia de Ofir on the Atlantic coast. The name is therefore found both in personal naming and as a toponym, reflecting its biblical heritage and its adoption in contemporary languages.