Opal
- Pronunciation
- [O-pal]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Jewel, gem
- Origin
- Sanskrit
Opal is a semiprecious iridescent gemstone, which reflects light in a dazzling display of colors. Opal is the national gemstone of Australia, which produces 97% of the world's supply. Opal is the birthstone of October. The name Opal is ultimately derived from Sanskrit and it means "Jewel".
Famous People Named Opal
- C. Rajagopalachari was an Indian lawyer, independence activist, politician and writer.
- Gopal Krishna Gokhale was one of the pioneering leaders in the Indian Independence Movement.