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First Name
587
in the U.S.
since 1880
587
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
<100
in the U.S.
in 2010
<100
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
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Origin and Meaning of Attila
User Submitted Origins
Hungarian
59%
Turkish
37%
Mongolian
2%
English
2%
User Submitted Meanings
- 2 submissions from Pennsylvania, U.S. agree the name Attila means "Father" and is of Hungarian origin.
- According to a user from Australia, the name Attila is of Hungarian origin and means "Little father".
International Interest
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Other Dictionary Sources
- King of the Huns; the most successful barbarian invader of the Roman Empire (406-453)
Wiktionary
Borrowed from Ancient Greek Άττίλα (Áttíla), of uncertain further origin. Usually derived from Gothic or Gepidic 𐌰𐍄𐍄𐌰 (atta, “father”) + -𐌹𐌻𐌰 (-ila), "little father". Related to Old English Ætla and Old Norse Atli. Possibly Gothicized Turkic *es (great, old), and *t il (sea, ocean), attíl- (< *etsíl < *es tíl) with the meaning "the oceanic, universal ruler". Also Turkic āt (name, fame), and atli (horseman, cavalier).
- (historical) A king of the tribes of Huns.
Attila was also found in the following language(s): Translingual, Hungarian, and Italian
Notable Persons Named Attila
Notable Persons Named Attila
Attila
Attila is royalty. He holds the title Ruler of the Hunnic Empire. He was most active from 434 to 453.
Attila Csihar
Attila Csihar is a black metal and drone metal musician. He plays Guitar and Vocals. His ongoing career started in 1985. Attila was given the name Attila Gábor Csihar on March 29th, 1971. Attila is also known as Void ov Voices.
Attila Fiola
Attila Fiola is a soccer player for the Puskás Akadémia FC, Paksi FC, Hungary national under-21 football team, and Hungary national football team. Attila was born on February 17th, 1990 in Szekszárd.
Attila József
Attila József was a poetry writer. Attila was born on April 11th, 1905 in Ferencváros. He breathed his last breath on December 3rd, 1937.
Attila Végh
Attila was born on August 9th, 1985 in Dunajská Streda.
Attila the Stockbroker
Attila the Stockbroker is a punk rock, punk literature, and folk punk singing, songwriter, and poetry. He plays Human voice and Mandola. His most notable accomplishments were from 1970 to 1970. Attila was given the name John Baine on October 21st, 1957 in Southwick, Sussex, England.
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Notable Persons With the Last Name Attila
Notable Persons With the Last Name Attila
Attila
Attila is royalty. He holds the title Ruler of the Hunnic Empire. He was most active from 434 to 453.
Attila Kaszás
Attila Kaszás was an actor. He was most prominent from 1984 to 2007. Attila was given the name Kaszás Attila on March 16th, 1960 in Šaľa. He passed away on March 23rd, 2007.
Attila László
Attila László is a chamber jazz, crossover jazz, and jazz musician. His career lasted from 1975 to 1975. Attila was given the name László Attila on July 10th, 1953 in Kaposvár, Hungary.
Tilki Attila
Tilki was born on May 9th, 1967 in Kisvárda.
Sánta Attila
Sánta Attila is a soccer player for the Győri ETO FC. Sánta was born on August 22nd, 1988 in Kalocsa.
Jonás Attila
Jonás Attila is an athlete for the Inter CDF SE.