Unisex name
Ata name meaning
“gift, bestowal”
Ata is a name used for both boys and girls, commonly linked to gift or bestowal. In naming derived from Arabic, it can represent the word ‘aṭā’, which carries that meaning. The spelling Ata can also have other origins, so this explanation concerns its Arabic derivation.
What does Ata mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Ata
In Arabic-derived naming, Ata can represent ‘aṭā’, meaning a gift or bestowal. The spelling Ata can also have other origins.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Ata in Islam and the Quran
Ata does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (عطاء) does, for example in QS Al-Isra [17]: 20.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Ata
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Ata, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Ata: gift, bestowal
- Fajriyah: relating to dawn
- Hidayah: guidance toward the right path
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Meaning of each word
- Ata: gift, bestowal
- Isma: protection, safeguarding
- Hasna: beautiful, lovely in appearance
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Ata Tursina
Meaning of each word
- Ata: gift, bestowal
- Tursina: the mountain in Sinai
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Meaning of each word
- Nurhikmah: light of wisdom
- Ata: gift, bestowal
- Yusroh: ease; comfort
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Ata Fadlilah
Meaning of each word
- Ata: gift, bestowal
- Fadlilah: virtue or moral excellence
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Meaning of each word
- Ata: gift, bestowal
- Juwariyah: little girl, young woman
- Masturoh: covered, concealed from view
How to pronounce Ata
| Syllables | 2 · 3 letters · 3-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ata/ |
| Arabic script | عطاء |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦠ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮒ |
Is Ata a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Ata is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 43% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Ata ranks #453 among unisex names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Ata
Names with related meanings
- Kurniawan♂One endowed with a gift or grace
- Nugroho♂Gracious gift, blessing
- Taufik♂Divine help toward success
- Rahmat♂Mercy, divine grace
- Kurnia♂♀A gift bringing goodness
- Rizky♂♀Sustenance, provision
- Rizki♂♀Sustenance, provision
- Nugraha♂Grace, a gracious gift
- Yohanes♂God has shown favour
- Benny♂Son of the right hand
- Anita♀Grace, favor
- Johan♂God is gracious
Famous people named Ata
- Ata Ratu · b. 1963
- Ata Syuhada
- Ata Subagja Dinata · b. 1975
- Ata Suryadi · b. 1969
FAQ about the name Ata
What is the meaning of Ata?
Ata means gift, bestowal. In Arabic-derived naming, Ata can represent ‘aṭā’, meaning a gift or bestowal. The spelling Ata can also have other origins.
Is Ata a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Ata is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 43% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Ata?
Ata is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Ata in the Quran?
Ata does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (عطاء) does, for example in QS Al-Isra [17]: 20.
How many syllables does Ata have?
Ata has 2 syllables (A-ta) and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Ata?
Ata ranks #453 among unisex names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Ata?
Some ideas: Ata Fajriyah Hidayah; Ata Isma Hasna; Ata Tursina.
Famous people named Ata?
Notable people named Ata include Ata Ratu, Ata Syuhada, Ata Subagja Dinata.
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