Atlanta

Atlanta Meaning & Origin

About Atlanta
The name "Atlanta" is derived from the Greek word "atlantikos," meaning "of Atlas." It is believed to be a reference to the mythical Titan Atlas, who was said to hold up the heavens. The name Atlanta symbolizes strength, endurance, and resilience, reflecting the city's historical and cultural significance as a hub of commerce, transportation, and civil rights activism.

๐ŸŒ Origin
๐Ÿ“ Name Length
๐Ÿ’ฌ Number of Syllables
๐Ÿ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Atlanta are female.

Atlanta Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 42.86% over the past year.

Pronunciation

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
ATLNT
๐Ÿ—ฝ NYSIIS
A
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
A340530
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
AE0 T L AE1 N T AH0
๐ŸŒ IPA
/รฆหˆtlรฆntษ™/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('ATLNT', '')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A345

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Atlanta in Braille

Here's how to represent Atlanta in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Atlanta in braille

How to Spell the Name Atlanta in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Atlanta using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Atlanta in sign language

Numerology