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Ofelia

oh-FEEL-yah

Popularity

#1902

rising

Letters

6

Syllables

4

Origin

Greek

Total Births

8,910

Peak Year

#154 in 1929

First Recorded

1900

Style

Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Ofelia is a name of Greek origin, derived from Ὀφέλια (Ophelía), meaning "help" or "benefit."

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Famous Namesakes

  • Ofelia Medina

    Mexican actress and activist.

  • Ofelia Wilhelm

    Argentine politician and sociologist.

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Personality Traits

compassionateartisticsensitiveintuitive

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