Pagan Names

Opal

Pronounced O pul
Number 8

About the name Opal

Opal is an iridescent mineraloid gel, often used as a precious stone in jewelry and in magick. Although it has been used as a lucky charm, it has also been accused of embodying the evil eye. Opal is a birthstone for the month of October. The name comes from the Sanskrit word upala meaning "jewel".

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Origin

Sanskrit

nature, stones and minerals

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