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Ofelia

Ofelia is a girl's name of Portuguese origin. Being the Portuguese version of the Greek "Ophelia," it's easy to connote this name with tragedy In William Shakespeare's play Hamlet. However, in its purest sense, this name means "one who assists or helps," and who doesn't want a child that knows how to play with others?
Portuguese Female
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Meaning

One who assists, helps

Popularity

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Pronunciation

'oh-FAY-lee-ah'

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Name Story

Traits

  • Compassionate
  • Kind-hearted
  • Empathetic
  • Supportive

Compatibility

Ofelia pairs well with classic names for siblings, adding a touch of uniqueness. As a middle name, it flows smoothly with longer first names. Culturally, Ofelia complements both traditional and modern naming styles.

Compassionate Kind-hearted Empathetic Supportive

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Ofelia Medina

Ofelia Medina

Actress

Born: April 4, 1950 · Mexico City, Mexico

Portrait of Ofelia Fernández

Ofelia Fernández

Politician

Born: April 20, 2000 · Buenos Aires, Argentina

Portrait of Ofelia Giudicissi

Ofelia Giudicissi

Sculptor

Born: November 1, 1923 · Montevideo, Uruguay

Portrait of Ofelia Hambro

Ofelia Hambro

Businesswoman

Born: September 10, 1977 · London, England

Portrait of Ofelia Ribeiro

Ofelia Ribeiro

Writer

Born: December 14, 1930 · Porto Alegre, Brazil

Portrait of Ofelia Nieto

Ofelia Nieto

Soprano

Born: March 15, 1888 · Madrid, Spain

Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Ofelia Original form
  • Ophelia Greek variant
  • Ofélia Portuguese variant
  • Ophélie French variant
  • Japanese
  • Russian
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
  • Hindi
  • Hebrew

Cultural Adaptations

  • オフェリア (Ofeia) Japanese
  • Офелия (Ofeliya) Russian
  • 奥菲莉娅 (Àofēilìyà) Chinese (Mandarin)
  • ओफेलिया (Ofeliya) Hindi
  • אופליה (Ofelya) Hebrew

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ofelia

What does Ofelia mean?
One who assists, helps
What is the origin of Ofelia?
Ofelia has Portuguese origins.
Is Ofelia popular?
Ofelia has been viewed 133 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Ofelia?
Similar names include Zain, Tristan, Kade, Yasmin, Liam.
How do you pronounce Ofelia?
Ofelia is pronounced 'oh-FAY-lee-ah'.

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