The Ingenious Origin Behind Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Inc

Oprah Winfrey, originally meant to be named Orpah, embraced her renowned moniker to establish Harpo Productions. A clever play on her name in reverse, it underscores her unique identity and the fact she wouldn’t have it any other way.

Launched in 1986 and concluded in 2013, Harpo Productions mirrors Oprah’s distinctive stamp. The name, Harpo, which intriguingly was also the moniker of her character’s spouse in ‘Beloved,’ fortifies the personal connection overshadowing an alternative universe with ‘Hapro Productions’.