Attila

Attila Meaning & Origin

About Attila
The name "Attila" is of Hunnic origin and means "little father" or "father-like." It is derived from the Gothic word "atta," meaning "father" or "ancestor." Attila was a prominent historical figure, known as Attila the Hun, who was the ruler of the Huns and led them to great military success in the 5th century. The name Attila is often associated with strength, leadership, and power.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Attila are male.

Attila Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 87.50% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ATL
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A3040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH0 T IH1 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/əˈtɪlə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ATL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A340

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Attila in Braille

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

The name Attila in braille

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

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

The name Attila in sign language

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