The name Ophelia is usually given to a Girl.
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The origin of the name lies in Greek.
Ophelia is pronounced as ah-FIYL-yah
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Ophelia originates in Greek language and means "helpful woman". It was popularized by William Shakespeare in his tragedy Hamlet. Ophelia is the potential wife of Prince Hamlet and as in most Shakespeare's tragedies, she eventually kills herself. Her tragic story has been an inspiration for various artists over centuries. As a feminine given name it is rather rare in the United States today.
Summary
Pronunciation
ah-FIYL-yah
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Meaning
Ophelia is from the Greek word meaning 'to help'. It is a name that has been used since the 19th century and was also the name of a character in
William Shakespeare's play
Hamlet.
Pronunciation
ah-FIYL-yah
Meaning, origin and history of the name Ophelia - Behind the Name
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Meaning
Derived from Greek ὠφέλεια (opheleia) meaning "help, advantage". This was a rare ancient Greek name, which was either rediscovered or recreated by the poet
Jacopo Sannazaro for a character
In his poem
Arcadia (1480). It was borrowed by
Shakespeare for his play
Hamlet (1600),
In which it belongs to the daughter of
Polonius and the potential love interest of
Hamlet. She eventually goes insane and drowns herself after
Hamlet kills her father.
In spite of this negative association, the name has been
In use since the 19th century.
Origin
English, Literature, Ancient Greek
Pronunciation
/oʊ.ˈfil.i.ə/(English) /oʊ.ˈfil.jə/(English)