Attah

Attah Meaning & Origin

About Attah
The surname Attah is of Nigerian origin and is commonly found among the Igala people of Nigeria. It is derived from the Igala word "Ata" which means "father" or "ancestor." The surname Attah is often used as a title of respect for a chief or a person of authority within the Igala community. It signifies a connection to one's lineage and heritage, emphasizing the importance of family and ancestry in Igala culture.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Attah: 166
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 107134
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Attah 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 Attah is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AT
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A300
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 T AH0
🌐 IPA
/attah*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Attah in Braille

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

The name Attah in braille

How to sign the name Attah using Sign Language

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

The name Attah in sign language

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