Ofelia
help or aid (Greek via Spanish)
Ofelia is a spanish / other girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 198, with 39,882 records. It has 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
help or aid (Greek via Spanish)
Ofelia derives from the Ancient Greek word 'ophelos', meaning assistance or advantage, and was popularized in literature before spreading as a given name across Romance languages. In the Philippines, it was introduced under Spanish rule and became an established, classic female name across multiple generations.
Ofelia is the Spanish and Italian form of the Greek name Ophelia, derived from 'ophelos' meaning 'help' or 'benefit'. It entered Philippine naming culture during the Spanish colonial era.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly given to older generations in the Philippines (popular mid-20th century). Common domestic nicknames include Pely, Felia, Ofe, and Openg.
Related forms
- Ophelia English
- Ophélie French
- Ofelia Italian
- Ofélia Portuguese
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Ofelia with common surname pairs
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Ofelia is the given name. The full name is Ofelia + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Ofelia a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Ofelia is number 198, with 39,882 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.