Opah as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Opah

What is the meaning of the name Opah ?

The baby name Opah is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced OH-pah (IPA: /ˈoʊpɑ/).

Opah is English, Hawaiian in Origin.

Opah is a modern given name drawn from Hawaiian ʻopah, the common name of the striking ocean fish also called “moonfish.” As a nature-derived choice, it carries maritime and lunar imagery - grace, round light, and good fortune often associated with plentiful fish. In English it functions as a gender-neutral name with a crisp, two-syllable sound.

Documented personal use is very rare before the late 20th century, but it has appeared occasionally in the Pacific and among English speakers seeking distinctive oceanic or celestial names. The Hawaiian spelling ʻOpah (with the glottal stop) may be retained, while plain Opah is the usual Anglicized form. Related ideas and sound-alikes include Luna, Moana, Ocean, and Opal, though they are not direct variants. Outside naming, opah is also a Malay kinship term for “grandmother,” a cross-linguistic note that sometimes colors its reception. Nicknames: O, Opa, and Pah.