Opal

Opal is derived from the Sanskrit word "upala," meaning "precious stone." It is also associated with the Latin word "opalus," which means "gem."

Notable Namesakes

• Opal Kunz - American actress known for "The Great Gatsby."
• Opal Whitely - American nature writer and diarist.
• Opal Tometi - Co-founder of Black Lives Matter movement.
• Opal Palmer Adisa - Jamaican poet and author.
• Opal Lee - Activist known as the "Grandmother of Juneteenth."
• Opal Wheeler - American children's book author.
• Opal E. Newton - African American educator and activist.
• Opal Mitchell - American gospel singer.
• Opal Hill - American geologist and mineral collector.
• Opal Jones - Australian politician and community advocate.

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