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    Ophelia | Name Meaning & Origin

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    Name: Ophelia

    Origin and Meaning of the Name Ophelia

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    Gender:

    Girl

    Origin:

    Greek

    Meaning:

    Help; aid

    Pronunciation:

    (o FEE lee ah)   [Guide]

    Form of:

    Itself (Ophelia)

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    Miscellaneous Info for Ophelia

    Categories:

    Gothic Names, Literary Characters Names, Shakespeare Names

    Used in:

    English speaking countries

    Additional info:

    Ophelia is a main character in Shakespeare's tragic play "Hamlet" who dies by drowning while in a state of delirium and mental torment. Ophelia has since become a symbol of angst for teenage girls.

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    The name meaning of Ophelia and the name origin of Ophelia have been reviewed by our name experts.
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