Alta - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Alta \a-

, also used as boy's name Alta, is pronounced ALL-tah. It is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "high, elevated". Short form of Altagracia, a reference to the "high grace" of Mary, the mother of Jesus.

Alta has 2 variant forms: Allta and Altha.

Baby names that sound like Alta are Alda, Aleta and Alita.

Alta is a very common first name for women (#619 out of 4276) but an uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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