Ata

Ata Meaning & Origin

About Ata
The surname Ata has multiple origins and meanings across different cultures. In Turkish, Ata means "ancestor" or "forefather," and is often used as a given name. In Arabic, Ata means "gift" or "bestowal." Additionally, Ata is a common surname among the Igbo people of Nigeria, where it is derived from the Igbo word "ata" meaning "pepper." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Ata can vary depending on the cultural context and origin of the individual.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Ata is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Ata: 392
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 52,851
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ata based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Ata is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AT
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A300
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 T AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈɑtə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ata in Braille

Here's how to represent Ata in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Ata in braille

How to sign the name Ata using Sign Language

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

The name Ata in sign language

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