Attalla

Attalla Meaning & Origin

About Attalla
The surname Attalla is of Arabic origin and is primarily found in Egypt and other Arab-speaking countries. It is derived from the Arabic word "attal," meaning "to wander" or "to roam." As a surname, Attalla likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their wandering or nomadic lifestyle. It may also have been given to individuals who migrated frequently or had a restless nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Attalla: 388
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 53,316
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ATL
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A3040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH0 T AE1 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/əˈtælə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ATL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A340

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Attalla in Braille

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

The name Attalla in braille

How to sign the name Attalla using Sign Language

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

The name Attalla in sign language

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