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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. Dawn86%
  2. Angela83%
  3. Melinda81%
  4. Lisa81%
  5. Stacey79%
  6. Melanie79%
  7. Shannon78%
  8. Jennifer78%
  9. Heather78%
  10. Jaime77%

Bottom 10

  1. Chad42%
  2. Mario44%
  3. Tina44%
  4. Shane45%
  5. Shawn45%
  6. Bradley46%
  7. Jill46%
  8. Tracy48%
  9. Darren48%
  10. Jason50%

Love potential for Opa

Top 10

  1. Angela89%
  2. Amy89%
  3. Dawn83%
  4. Melanie82%
  5. Lisa79%
  6. Wendy79%
  7. Stacey78%
  8. Heidi77%
  9. Heather74%
  10. Melinda74%

Bottom 10

  1. Jill42%
  2. Bradley42%
  3. Darren42%
  4. Chad42%
  5. Tina42%
  6. Tracy42%
  7. Deanna46%
  8. Gina46%
  9. Jason47%
  10. Marc48%

Professional potential for Opa

Top 10

  1. Andre79%
  2. Angela79%
  3. Lisa74%
  4. Tonya72%
  5. Michelle70%
  6. Michele70%
  7. Amy69%
  8. Shane68%
  9. Scott68%
  10. Shawn68%

Bottom 10

  1. Jennifer42%
  2. Jason42%
  3. Tamara42%
  4. Darren42%
  5. Chad42%
  6. Tina42%
  7. Gina42%
  8. Tara42%
  9. Bradley42%
  10. Brian44%

Crush potential for Opa

Top 10

  1. Jennifer93%
  2. Stacey89%
  3. Dawn85%
  4. Heather85%
  5. Melinda84%
  6. April83%
  7. Shannon83%
  8. Angela81%
  9. Amy81%
  10. Melanie80%

Bottom 10

  1. Shawn48%
  2. Shane48%
  3. Jill48%
  4. Andre55%
  5. Tonya56%
  6. Chad58%
  7. Eric59%
  8. Marc59%
  9. Katrina59%
  10. Derrick61%
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