The name Opha is a girl's name of Hebrew, Greek origin meaning "help; fawn".

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A rare name, most notably borne by Opha May Johnson, who became the first woman to officially join the United States Marine Corps in 1918, Opha may appeal to those who like the sounds of Aoife, Opal, and Sophia. The exact origins of the name are unknown, but it may well have emerged as a short form of stylish, Shakespearean Ophelia meaning "help, assistance" or as a variation of the Biblical Ophrah (from the Hebrew ofer) meaning "fawn".
 
The name has also been used as an enemy species in the video game Borderlands, which leads to another possible source:the ophanim, a type of celestial being whose name means "wheels, spheres, whirlwinds" and appear in one of Ezekiel's visions in the Bible.They are sometimes considered alongside Cherubim and Seraphim, beings who guard the throne of God.
 
In addition to this, it's the acronym of various health associations across the globe.

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The name Opha is currently ranked #969 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #924 in 1887. It is currently rising in popularity. Opha is occasionally used for boys in 1918.

The name Opha peaked for boys at #1167 in 1901. Opha is occasionally used for girls in 1942.

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