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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. Gabriel96%
  2. Grace92%
  3. Aubrey92%
  4. Autumn91%
  5. Angel90%
  6. Destiny86%
  7. Gabrielle85%
  8. Angelina84%
  9. Jade83%
  10. Chloe82%

Bottom 10

  1. Max42%
  2. Ivan42%
  3. Chase43%
  4. Juan45%
  5. Omar46%
  6. Caleb46%
  7. Hunter46%
  8. Zoe47%
  9. Hailey47%
  10. Andy48%

Love potential for Opa

Top 10

  1. Madelyn93%
  2. Faith88%
  3. Grace87%
  4. Gabriel87%
  5. Hope83%
  6. Emily82%
  7. Abigail82%
  8. Julia82%
  9. Chloe82%
  10. Sophie81%

Bottom 10

  1. Ian42%
  2. Xavier42%
  3. Max42%
  4. Bryce42%
  5. Hunter42%
  6. Ivan42%
  7. Chase42%
  8. Clayton42%
  9. Hailey42%
  10. Caleb43%

Professional potential for Opa

Top 10

  1. Grace79%
  2. Jocelyn77%
  3. Jose74%
  4. Madelyn74%
  5. Faith74%
  6. Jesus73%
  7. Garrett69%
  8. Bailey69%
  9. Juan68%
  10. Lily67%

Bottom 10

  1. Aiden42%
  2. Max42%
  3. Addison42%
  4. Ivan42%
  5. Brooklyn42%
  6. Chase42%
  7. Logan42%
  8. Hunter42%
  9. Kendall42%
  10. Destiny42%

Crush potential for Opa

Top 10

  1. Aubrey96%
  2. Destiny96%
  3. Gabriel91%
  4. Angel91%
  5. Autumn91%
  6. Angelina84%
  7. Chloe84%
  8. Grace83%
  9. Madeline83%
  10. Jade82%

Bottom 10

  1. Ivan42%
  2. Juan48%
  3. Clayton54%
  4. Jose55%
  5. Omar55%
  6. Colin56%
  7. Caleb56%
  8. Hunter58%
  9. Grant58%
  10. Bryce58%
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