Oprah Winfrey left Keke Palmer stunned after revealing that the name the world has known her by for decades isn't actually the one on her birth certificate.
Appearing on Tuesday's episode of Baby, This Is Keke Palmer, the 72-year-old media mogul shared the surprising story behind her famous name, explaining that she was originally named Orpah after a biblical figure.
"It was Orpah from the Bible," Oprah told a speechless Keke.
Oprah's real name is actually Orpah (Getty Images)
The television icon explained that her aunt chose the name from the Book of Ruth.

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Oprah Winfrey appeared on the latest episode of Keke Palmer's podcast.
She revealed that her birth name is spelled O-R-P-A-H.
"It was Orpah, from the Bible," Winfrey confirmed.
Oprah Winfrey's name is even more unique on her birth certificate. Appearing on the latest episode of Keke Palmer's podcast, the media mogul revealed how it was originally spelled.
"I found out that your name... it was originally Orpah?" Palmer asked.

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Oprah Winfrey appeared as the guest on the July 21 episode of the Baby, This is Keke Palmer podcast
Winfrey, , talked about her experiences growing up, revealing that her name as it is known today took shape then
While she doesn't go by her legal name, Winfrey is grateful for the success that's come with her own
Oprah Winfrey offered fans an explainer on the history of her name.
The media icon, 72, appeared on Baby, This is Keke Palmer, where the host and actress, 32, said, "I found out that your name... it was originally Orpah?"

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