Ophelia
Ophelia (name) means a feminine given name of Greek origin, famously the tragic love interest in Shakespeare's Hamlet; also a moon of Uranus. Example: “Ophelia drowns after being driven to madness in the play.”
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Etymology
Coined by the poet Jacopo Sannazaro, probably from Ancient Greek ὠφέλειᾰ ("help, aid").
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What does “Ophelia” mean?
The word “Ophelia” means a feminine given name of Greek origin, famously the tragic love interest in Shakespeare's Hamlet; also a moon of Uranus.
How do you pronounce “Ophelia”?
“Ophelia” is pronounced o-FEE-leer (/oʊˈfi.əl.jə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Ophelia” in a sentence?
Here is “Ophelia” used in a sentence: “Ophelia drowns after being driven to madness in the play.”
What part of speech is “Ophelia”?
“Ophelia” is a name.
Where does the word “Ophelia” come from?
The word “Ophelia” comes from Ancient Greek. Coined by the poet Jacopo Sannazaro, probably from Ancient Greek ὠφέλειᾰ ("help, aid").