Gender: Female Meanings: Blend of two names such as Ata or Atta (ah-TAH—twin—Fante or Akan, Ghana) and Alla (form of Allah: God—Bambara, West Africa; Mandinka, West Africa; Swahili, East Africa). Resource References: A Handbook of African NamesThe Book of African NamesThe Afro-American Griot Speaks: Afro-American NamesAfrican NamesProud Heritage: 11,001 Names for Your African-American Baby
