Ofelia
/oˈfelja/feminine
Ofelia is the Spanish form of the female given name Ophelia.
Ofelia is a feminine given name.
Meaning: female given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/oˈfelja/
Did you know?
- The name Ofelia shares an ancient Greek root meaning 'help' or 'succor', which creates a sharp contrast with the tragic fate of the most famous Ofelia in literature.
- Because Ofelia is not a native Spanish name, it is often grouped with other 'literary names' that became popular through the translation of European plays rather than religious calendars.
- In Spanish artistic circles, referring to a woman as an Ofelia can be a shorthand way to describe someone who is perceived as fragile or emotionally overwhelmed.
Examples in context
- Nunca antes hasta ahora había conocido a ninguna Ofelia.I've never met an Ophelia before.This sentence is useful for showing how to use the name Ofelia in a sentence about meeting someone.Tatoeba #13687692 by Seael, translation #13330230 by frpzzd
- ¡Hola, Ofelia! ¿Cómo estás hoy?Hello, Ophelia! How are you today?
- Ofelia es una persona muy amable.Ofelia is a very kind person.
- ¿Dónde vive la señora Ofelia?Where does Mrs. Ofelia live?
Example conversation
María and Daniel are discussing a mutual acquaintance at a cafe.
- María¿Has hablado con Ofelia hoy?Have you spoken to Ofelia today?
- DanielNo, no he visto a Ofelia desde el lunes.No, I haven't seen Ofelia since Monday.
- MaríaEspero que ella esté bien.I hope she is doing well.
- DanielSeguro que sí, ella siempre está bien.I'm sure, she is always doing well.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ophelia” translations and entries Ofelia, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
