What Does the Name Ophelia Mean
The name Ophelia comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Ophelia below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Ophelia Name Meaning
English, LiteratureDerived from Greek οφελος (ophelos) meaning "help". This name was probably created by the 15th-century poet Jacopo Sannazaro for a character in his poem 'Arcadia'. It was borrowed by Shakespeare...
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