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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. Opal96%
  2. Angelica96%
  3. Myra96%
  4. Luella96%
  5. Giselle95%
  6. Fern95%
  7. Iris95%
  8. Lela95%
  9. Celeste94%
  10. Isla94%

Bottom 10

  1. Ramona42%
  2. Lola45%
  3. Ginger47%
  4. Janette51%
  5. Cassidy51%
  6. Vicky51%
  7. Jeannette51%
  8. Scarlett51%
  9. Trudy52%
  10. Tia52%

Love potential for Opa

Top 10

  1. Harmony96%
  2. Gretchen96%
  3. Greta96%
  4. Meagan96%
  5. Daniella96%
  6. Margarita96%
  7. Giselle94%
  8. Evangeline94%
  9. Angelica94%
  10. Tabitha94%

Bottom 10

  1. Kate42%
  2. Scarlett42%
  3. Lola42%
  4. Vicky42%
  5. Ginger44%
  6. Simone44%
  7. Olga45%
  8. Sasha45%
  9. Cassidy45%
  10. Randi45%

Professional potential for Opa

Top 10

  1. Serena85%
  2. Jillian82%
  3. Serenity82%
  4. Francine82%
  5. Blanche81%
  6. Blanca81%
  7. Harmony81%
  8. Harriet79%
  9. Teri79%
  10. Harriett79%

Bottom 10

  1. Kali42%
  2. Nova42%
  3. Iva42%
  4. Genesis42%
  5. Gianna42%
  6. Tessa42%
  7. Tori42%
  8. Britney42%
  9. Shawna42%
  10. Jayne42%

Crush potential for Opa

Top 10

  1. Opal96%
  2. Angelica96%
  3. Misty96%
  4. Luella96%
  5. Lela96%
  6. Celeste95%
  7. Faye95%
  8. Imogene95%
  9. Evangeline95%
  10. Myra95%

Bottom 10

  1. Ramona42%
  2. Kate48%
  3. Trudy51%
  4. Inez51%
  5. Bobbi53%
  6. Simone53%
  7. Ruthie53%
  8. Antoinette56%
  9. Harriet56%
  10. Henrietta56%
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