Turkish

Ata

Pronounced ah-TAShare

Meaning: Ancestor

  • Boy
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

A Turkish and Turkmen name built from the word for an ancestor. It stands on its own despite also appearing in longer compounds.

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Ata comes from Turkish.

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