Othello

Hebrew

"he has the sound of God"

Othello Origin and Meaning

The name Othello is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "he has the sound of God".

Shakespeare's moor has exclusive ownership of this name.

Othello Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1646 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Othello

• 1646 Nameberry 2025

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Famous People Named Othello

• (Tegba) Othello Hunter American basketball player
• Dimitri Othello Nance American NFL football player

The name Othello in Pop Culture

• "Othello " play by William Shakespeare and its main character

International Variations of the name Othello

• Othão Portuguese