Opheline
Greek · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Opheline
Opheline is a variant of Ophelia, derived from the Greek name Ὀφέλεια (Ophelia), which is believed to come from the Greek word "ophelos" meaning "help" or "benefit." The name gained prominence through William Shakespeare's tragedy "Hamlet" (c.
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Etymology
Opheline is a variant of Ophelia, derived from the Greek name Ὀφέλεια (Ophelia), which is believed to come from the Greek word "ophelos" meaning "help" or "benefit." The name gained prominence through William Shakespeare's tragedy "Hamlet" (c. 1600), where Ophelia is a central character, making it particularly associated with English-speaking cultures and European literary tradition.
Opheline currently ranks #2,741 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1997.
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