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The Name Ophelia - Origin and Meaning of Ophelia
  



The Name Ophelia - Origin and Meaning of Ophelia


Gender

Feminine

Origin of the Name Ophelia

Greek

Usage of the Name Ophelia

English, Literary

Meaning of the Name Ophelia

The name Ophelia is derived from the Greek word "ophelos" meaning "help".

Famous Bearers

Bearers of the name include Ophelia Devore (born 1922), an American model; Ophelia Lovibond (born 1986), an English actress.

Interesting Facts about Ophelia

Ophelia is a character in the tragedy Hamlet (1602) by William Shakespeare.
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