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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

Bottom 10

  1. Ronny48%
  2. Ike48%
  3. Vince48%
  4. Curt49%
  5. Eddy50%
  6. Toney50%
  7. Fritz50%
  8. Domingo50%
  9. Al50%
  10. Elvis50%

Love potential for Opa

Bottom 10

  1. Fritz42%
  2. Curt42%
  3. Hal42%
  4. Chet42%
  5. Russ42%
  6. Al42%
  7. Gil42%
  8. Denis42%
  9. Denny42%
  10. Ike42%

Professional potential for Opa

Top 10

  1. Stanton90%
  2. Lanny84%
  3. Alphonso77%
  4. Linwood77%
  5. Toney76%
  6. Joesph74%
  7. Dwain73%
  8. Rob73%
  9. Rogers70%
  10. Robby70%

Bottom 10

  1. Elvis42%
  2. Dirk42%
  3. Ike43%
  4. Chuck43%
  5. Farrell43%
  6. Rickie44%
  7. Vince46%
  8. Stanford47%
  9. Tod48%
  10. Fritz50%

Crush potential for Opa

Top 10

  1. Berry84%
  2. Lonny77%
  3. Donn77%
  4. Jerrold76%
  5. Wally75%
  6. Lenny75%
  7. Monty74%
  8. Cornell74%
  9. Stanton73%
  10. Bart72%

Bottom 10

  1. Ike50%
  2. Joesph55%
  3. Al55%
  4. Denny55%
  5. Denis55%
  6. Curt56%
  7. Ernie56%
  8. Dwain56%
  9. Fritz58%
  10. Art58%
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