Ofelia

Ofelia is the Italian and Spanish variant of the Greek name Ophelia, while it is known in the Portuguese spelling as Ofélia. The name carries the meaning 'the help' or 'the helper' and is derived from the Ancient Greek word óphelos (ὄφελος), which stands for 'help, assistance, benefit, advantage.'

What does the name Ofelia mean?

Ofelia represents the Italian and Spanish form of the Greek name Ophelia, while the Portuguese spelling is Ofélia. The name means 'the help' or 'the helper' and originates from the Ancient Greek word óphelos (ὄφελος), which means 'help, assistance, benefit, advantage.' Ofelia is quite common in Spain and Latin America.

Where does the name Ofelia come from?

The first name Ofelia has its roots in Ancient Greek and means 'the help' or 'the helper.'

How do you pronounce Ofelia?

The pronunciation of the name Ofelia is four syllables and melodic. In the German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'O-fe-li-a' [oˈfeːli̯a]. The name begins with a pleasant 'O' that has a calm aura. The stressed middle syllable brings brightness to the sound, while the open '-lia' gently fades away. Ofelia conveys a poetic, elegant, and sonorous impression.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Ofelia is quite popular and currently ranks 1,921st in the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2013 when it reached 1,679th place. Over the last ten years, Ofelia has been given as a first name about 120 times, placing it at 2,200th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 2,436th.

Nicknames & pet names

Feli / Lia / Of of / Of-of / Ofe / Offel-Puffel / Offi

Famous people

• Ofelia (main character from the film Pan's Labyrinth)
• Ofelia Cano (actress from America)
• Ofelia Dominguez Navarro (writer from Italy)
• Ofelia Fox (writer from the USA)
• Ofelia Guilmain (Mexican actress)
• Ofelia Marquez Huitzil (artist from Mexico)
• Ofelia Medina (Mexican actress)
• Ofelia Montesco (Peruvian actress)
• Ofelia Zepeda (linguist from the USA)