An orphan in a dream typically means that you have lost or forgotten about someone or something important to you. But, if an orphan in a dream presents specific imagery that may include anything from books, languages and forests to color combinations, then it might represent the loss of innocence and hope.
Many people dreaming about an orphan sees themselves as a child that lacks parental love and support. Others may associate being orphaned to the loss of someone who loved them unconditionally or maybe death.