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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. Jeramie87%
  2. Esequiel86%
  3. Bryon79%
  4. Lavar79%
  5. Dameon77%
  6. Jeremey77%
  7. Chadwick76%
  8. Jameel76%
  9. Lamonte76%
  10. Neville76%

Bottom 10

  1. Chad42%
  2. Mario44%
  3. Shaun45%
  4. Josh45%
  5. Shane45%
  6. Shawn45%
  7. Scotty46%
  8. Bradley46%
  9. Damon48%
  10. Darren48%

Love potential for Opa

Top 10

  1. Jeramie93%
  2. Neville92%
  3. Levar80%
  4. Sharif80%
  5. Jeramy80%
  6. Jamin80%
  7. Benjaman80%
  8. Edwardo78%
  9. Esequiel78%
  10. Kristoffer77%

Bottom 10

  1. Brant42%
  2. Josh42%
  3. Bradley42%
  4. Darren42%
  5. Damon42%
  6. Boris42%
  7. Chad42%
  8. Dion42%
  9. Erich42%
  10. Clint42%

Professional potential for Opa

Top 10

  1. Andre79%
  2. Glendon77%
  3. Thad72%
  4. Lavar72%
  5. Reggie71%
  6. Reginal71%
  7. Shane68%
  8. Kraig68%
  9. Benjaman68%
  10. Shaun68%

Bottom 10

  1. Damon42%
  2. Jason42%
  3. Cedrick42%
  4. Alfonzo42%
  5. Roderic42%
  6. Donnell42%
  7. Darren42%
  8. Chad42%
  9. Renard42%
  10. Theron42%

Crush potential for Opa

Top 10

  1. Jeramie94%
  2. Neville89%
  3. Bryon88%
  4. Esequiel84%
  5. Jeremey83%
  6. Levar82%
  7. Lavar80%
  8. Rodrick79%
  9. Jameel79%
  10. Lamonte78%

Bottom 10

  1. Shawn48%
  2. Shane48%
  3. Erich48%
  4. Shaun48%
  5. Brant51%
  6. Jermaine53%
  7. Clint53%
  8. Dion55%
  9. Andre55%
  10. Vance56%
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