The first name Othello is of Greek, Shakespearean origin. It is often a boy name. It has the following meaning(s):

Greek: Prosperous

Shakespearean: 'The Tragedy of Othello, Moor of Venice' Othello, the Moor, General of the Venetian Forces

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Bianca  (Shakespearean)
'The Tragedy of Othello' Mistress of Cassio. 'The Taming of the Shrew' Daughter to Baptista, Sister to Katherina

Brabantio  (Shakespearean)
'The Tragedy of Othello' Venetian Senator, Father of Desdemona

Cassio  (Shakespearean)
'The Tragedy of Othello, Moor of Venice' Lieutenant to Othello

Desdemona  (Shakespearean)
'The Tragedy of Othello, Moor of Venice' Wife to Othello

Desdemona  (Greek)
Misery. Unlucky. Famous Bearer: Desdemona Was the Heroine of Shakespeare's Play 'Othello'

Emilia  (Shakespearean)
'The Winter's Tale' a Lady Attending on the Queen. 'The Tragedy of Othello, Moor of Venice' Wife to Iago, and Lady-in-waiting to Desdemona

Gratiano  (Shakespearean)
'The Merchant of Venice' Friend to Antonio and Bassanio. 'The Tragedy of Othello' Nobleman of Venice, Brother of Brabantio

Iago  (Shakespearean)
'The Tragedy of Othello, Moor of Venice' Ensign to Othello

Iago  (Spanish)
Supplanter. Spanish Form of Jacob. Associated With the Wicked Iago in Shakespeare's 'Othello'

Iago  (Welsh)
Supplanter. Can Be Either a Variant of James or Jacob. Associated With the Wicked Iago in Shakespeare's 'Othello'

Lodovico  (Shakespearean)
'The Tragedy of Othello' Nobleman of Venice, Kinsman of Brabantio

Montano  (Shakespearean)
'The Tragedy of Othello' a Cypriot Official

Otto  (German)
Prosperous (Othello, Otis)

Roderigo  (Shakespearean)
'The Tragedy of Othello' Rejected Suitor of Desdemona

Venice  (Shakespearean)
'The Merchant of Venice' the Duke of Venice. 'The Tragedy of Othello' the Duke of Venice

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