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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. Darwin79%
  2. Laurence79%
  3. Carlton76%
  4. Ed74%
  5. Gregg73%
  6. Dewayne72%
  7. Stuart72%
  8. Kent71%
  9. Darrel69%
  10. Sherman69%

Bottom 10

  1. Rudy42%
  2. Rocky42%
  3. Freddy42%
  4. Dwayne43%
  5. Greg46%
  6. Garry46%
  7. Sammy47%
  8. Timmy47%
  9. Guy48%
  10. Brad48%

Love potential for Opa

Top 10

  1. Teddy76%
  2. Stewart74%
  3. Ron67%
  4. Benny67%
  5. Carlton67%
  6. Gregg65%
  7. Dewayne65%
  8. Perry64%
  9. Cleveland63%
  10. Darwin63%

Bottom 10

  1. Guy42%
  2. Brad42%
  3. Greg42%
  4. Daryl42%
  5. Matt42%
  6. Kurt42%
  7. Dwight42%
  8. Van42%
  9. Rudy42%
  10. Rick43%

Professional potential for Opa

Top 10

  1. Rodger76%
  2. Doug71%
  3. Perry71%
  4. Gerard69%
  5. Teddy68%
  6. Kent68%
  7. Clay68%
  8. Ron67%
  9. Tim64%
  10. Dave64%

Bottom 10

  1. Brad42%
  2. Rocky42%
  3. Dwayne42%
  4. Van42%
  5. Darwin42%
  6. Byron42%
  7. Rex43%
  8. Rick44%
  9. Rickey44%
  10. Kurt46%

Crush potential for Opa

Top 10

  1. Carlton80%
  2. Darwin80%
  3. Benny79%
  4. Stewart78%
  5. Dewayne75%
  6. Kelvin75%
  7. Ed74%
  8. Byron74%
  9. Sherman74%
  10. Monte73%

Bottom 10

  1. Rocky55%
  2. Dwight55%
  3. Guy55%
  4. Dwayne58%
  5. Kurt58%
  6. Greg59%
  7. Neal59%
  8. Rickey60%
  9. Fredrick60%
  10. Doug60%
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