Basta

Basta Meaning & Origin

About Basta
The surname Basta is of Italian origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Italian word "basta," which means "enough" or "stop." As a surname, Basta could have originated as a nickname for someone who frequently used the word "basta" or as a name given to someone who had a commanding or authoritative personality. Additionally, Basta could also be a variant of the surname Bastia, which is derived from the Italian word "bastia," meaning "fortress" or "stronghold," suggesting that the name could have been associated with someone who lived near or worked in a fortress.

🌍 Origin
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Basta: 1,322
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 20,172
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.45

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PST
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
BA
πŸ”Š Soundex
B0230
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AE1 S T AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbΓ¦stΙ™/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Basta in Braille

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

The name Basta in braille

How to sign the name Basta using Sign Language

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

The name Basta in sign language

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