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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. Moira96%
  2. Myra96%
  3. Ranae95%
  4. Antionette94%
  5. Nannette94%
  6. Roslyn93%
  7. Shelley93%
  8. Glynis93%
  9. Pamela92%
  10. Laurice92%

Bottom 10

  1. Sid42%
  2. Dean42%
  3. Rudy42%
  4. Rocky42%
  5. Butch42%
  6. Freddy42%
  7. Georgette42%
  8. Dwayne43%
  9. Ricki45%
  10. Zina45%

Love potential for Opa

Top 10

  1. Lannie96%
  2. Lanita96%
  3. Sanjuanita96%
  4. Margarita96%
  5. Loriann96%
  6. Nan95%
  7. Lawanna94%
  8. Elayne93%
  9. Leisha93%
  10. Pamela93%

Bottom 10

  1. Rich42%
  2. Guy42%
  3. Brad42%
  4. Fritz42%
  5. Curt42%
  6. Hal42%
  7. Flint42%
  8. Sid42%
  9. Terese42%
  10. Chet42%

Professional potential for Opa

Top 10

  1. Stanton90%
  2. Freida86%
  3. Lanny84%
  4. Marilee83%
  5. Dwaine83%
  6. Lonna82%
  7. Teressa82%
  8. Annette82%
  9. Rene82%
  10. Francine82%

Bottom 10

  1. Elvis42%
  2. Brad42%
  3. Jeanie42%
  4. Karl42%
  5. Drucilla42%
  6. Carla42%
  7. Rita42%
  8. Artis42%
  9. Madonna42%
  10. Carleen42%

Crush potential for Opa

Top 10

  1. Antionette96%
  2. Nannette96%
  3. Ranae96%
  4. Elayne96%
  5. Pamela95%
  6. Roslyn95%
  7. Myra95%
  8. Shelley95%
  9. Daphne94%
  10. Deidre93%

Bottom 10

  1. Butch47%
  2. John48%
  3. Ike50%
  4. Trudy51%
  5. Andree51%
  6. Georgette51%
  7. Val51%
  8. Flint51%
  9. Connie52%
  10. Constance52%
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