Atla

AT-lah'AT-luh'2 syllables
🇮🇸Old Norse
Noble

MEANING

Exalted

ORIGIN

Norse

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Old Norse word 'atla' meaning 'exalted' or 'high'.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Norse mythology, Atla is associated with nobility and high status.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name Atla appears in ancient Norse texts and was used to denote figures of importance.

🇮🇸Icelandic
Soft

MEANING

Little wave

ORIGIN

Scandinavian

ETYMOLOGY

In Icelandic, 'atla' can also mean a small wave, connecting to nature.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Iceland, names often have connections to natural elements.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Traditionally used in coastal regions to denote a connection with the sea.

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Atla - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations