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Atalanta

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Pronounced at-uh-LAN-tuh /æt.əˈlæn.tə/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek Atalante, 'equal in weight; balanced' (from atalantos); the swift huntress-heroine who would only marry a man who could beat her in a footrace; we note the mythLow

In 30 seconds: Equal in weight; balanced: Atalanta is a Greek huntress-heroine. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'at-uh-LAN-tuh'). We note the myth.
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningFrom the Greek Atalante, 'equal in weight; balanced' (from atalantos); the swift huntress-heroine who would only marry a man who could beat her in a footrace; we note the myth
U.S. rank (2000)#15309
2000 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2000
Total births (all-time)≈ 5

History & Origin

Atalanta comes from the Greek Atalante, 'equal in weight; balanced' (from atalantos); the swift huntress-heroine who would only marry a man who could beat her in a footrace (we note the myth). A lyrical, classic name (said 'at-uh-LAN-tuh').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name (echoing the city of Atlanta). Rare, equal-in-weight at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Atalanta is 'equal in weight; balanced' in Greek — the swift huntress-heroine who would only marry a man who could beat her in a footrace — a lyrical, storied name (we note the myth; said 'at-uh-LAN-tuh').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Atalanta — Greek mythology

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Atalanta mean?

Atalanta is Greek for 'equal in weight; balanced'; the swift huntress-heroine of myth. We note the myth.

How do you pronounce Atalanta?

It's said at-uh-LAN-tuh /æt.əˈlæn.tə/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Atalanta a boy or girl name?

Atalanta is a girl's name.

How popular is Atalanta?

Atalanta is a very rare name in the U.S.

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