Opal: meaning of the Hebrew name

אוֹפָּל

Pronounced OH-pahl

Meaning of Opal

Opal is named after the opal gemstone, which shimmers with an ever-changing play of colors. It is a distinctive modern Israeli name for a girl.

Opal in Hebrew

Opal is written אופל in Hebrew (with vowel points: אוֹפָּל). Hebrew is read from right to left.

  • אAlef
  • וVav
  • פPe
  • לLamed

Gematria value: 117 (Alef 1 + Vav 6 + Pe 80 + Lamed 30)

About the name

  • GenderGirl
  • OriginModern Hebrew
  • Meaningopal gemstone
  • PronunciationOH-pahl
  • Hebrewאופל
  • Syllables2

Popularity in Israel

Opal was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.

Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.

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Questions about Opal

What does the name Opal mean?

Opal is named after the opal gemstone, which shimmers with an ever-changing play of colors. It is a distinctive modern Israeli name for a girl.

How do you pronounce Opal?

Opal is pronounced OH-pahl in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.

How do you write Opal in Hebrew?

Opal is written אופל in Hebrew (with vowel points: אוֹפָּל).

What is the gematria of Opal?

In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אופל adds up to 117 (Alef 1 + Vav 6 + Pe 80 + Lamed 30).

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This name in Hebrew: אופל