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Opa

Girl Name day: May 15
Opa is a short form of Opal: on birth records it is written Opal (71,009 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Opal page.
Origin: English. Meaning: Gemstone; precious stone.
From the English name of the opal gemstone, ultimately from Sanskrit upala, 'jewel, precious stone'.

Name day for Opa

May 15

Why this day? Opa is a short form of Opal, and shares its name day.

Opa is celebrated in the United States on May 15.

The story of the name Opa

Opa is a short form of Opal. It keeps its origin (English) and meaning — gemstone; precious stone, and shares its name day, May 15.

On birth records, Opa is rarely written as such: the Opas are Opals (71,009 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Opal page.

Frequently asked questions about Opa

What does Opa mean?

Opa is a short form of Opal, which means gemstone; precious stone.

When is Opa's name day?

May 15, together with Opal: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Opa a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Opal.

Opa's profile

Energy 5/10
Humor 5/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 8/10
Ambition 4/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 8/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 5/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Opa

Top 10

  1. Grace92%
  2. Autumn91%
  3. Destiny86%
  4. Gabrielle85%
  5. Angelina84%
  6. Jade83%
  7. Chloe82%
  8. Adriana81%
  9. Madeline80%
  10. Isabel80%

Bottom 10

  1. Zoe47%
  2. Hailey47%
  3. Maggie50%
  4. Kylie51%
  5. Savannah51%
  6. Zoey56%
  7. Mackenzie58%
  8. Alexa59%
  9. Brianna60%
  10. Haley60%

Love potential for Opa

Top 10

  1. Madelyn93%
  2. Faith88%
  3. Grace87%
  4. Hope83%
  5. Emily82%
  6. Abigail82%
  7. Julia82%
  8. Chloe82%
  9. Sophie81%
  10. Sophia81%

Bottom 10

  1. Hailey42%
  2. Maggie44%
  3. Zoe45%
  4. Savannah46%
  5. Kylie48%
  6. Sydney49%
  7. Brooklyn53%
  8. Addison54%
  9. Mackenzie54%
  10. Zoey54%

Professional potential for Opa

Top 10

  1. Grace79%
  2. Jocelyn77%
  3. Madelyn74%
  4. Faith74%
  5. Lily67%
  6. Isabel67%
  7. Julia65%
  8. Paige65%
  9. Madeline64%
  10. Sophie63%

Bottom 10

  1. Addison42%
  2. Brooklyn42%
  3. Destiny42%
  4. Sydney42%
  5. Kylie42%
  6. Savannah42%
  7. Ava43%
  8. Brianna43%
  9. Madison45%
  10. Hope46%

Crush potential for Opa

Top 10

  1. Destiny96%
  2. Autumn91%
  3. Angelina84%
  4. Chloe84%
  5. Grace83%
  6. Madeline83%
  7. Jade82%
  8. Gabrielle82%
  9. Adriana82%
  10. Hope81%

Bottom 10

  1. Kaitlyn59%
  2. Hannah60%
  3. Hailey63%
  4. Zoe63%
  5. Maggie63%
  6. Mackenzie66%
  7. Jocelyn66%
  8. Savannah67%
  9. Isabelle68%
  10. Zoey68%
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