Ophelia Meaning in English

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US

əˈfiɫjə

uh-FEE-lee-uh

UK

əʊˈfiːliə

oh-FEE-lee-uh

Definition

Ophelia is a female given name most famously used for a character in Shakespeare's play 'Hamlet', known for her tragic story. The name is sometimes used in literature, art, and for real people.

Usage & Nuances

Ophelia is literary and formal due to its strong association with Shakespeare. Often used as a poetic or artistic reference; rarely used in casual conversation unless talking about the play or as a given name.

• Spanish: Ofelia (nombre propio)
• Portuguese (BR): Ofélia (nome próprio)
• Portuguese (PT): Ofélia (nome próprio)
• Chinese (Simplified): 奥菲莉娅 (人名)
• Chinese (Traditional): 奧菲莉婭 (人名)
• Hindi: ओफेलिया (नाम)
• Arabic: أوفيليا (اسم علم)
• Bengali: ওফেলিয়া
• Russian: Офелия
• Japanese: オフィーリア
• Vietnamese: Ophelia
• Korean: 오필리아
• Turkish: Ofelya
• Urdu: او فیلیا
• Indonesian: Ophelia

Example Sentences

Ophelia is a character in Hamlet.

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My friend's name is Ophelia.

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Ophelia appears in many famous paintings.

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I've always loved the tragic story of Ophelia in literature.

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Some parents choose Ophelia as a unique name for their daughter.

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People often associate the name Ophelia with beauty and sadness.

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