Girl name
Anta name: origin, pronunciation & similar names
Anta is a two-syllable name used for girls in Türkiye. In Slavic languages, it serves as a feminine short form of Anton, connecting it with the international family of names descending from Antonius. Similar-sounding Ana means grace or favor, while Alya means high or exalted.
The name Anta at a glance
Syllables
An · ta
2 syllables · 4 letters · /anta/
Use
Girl
1 in our sample of notable people (Wikidata).
Documented use
Anta is used in Slavic languages as a feminine short form of Anton. This usage connects it with the international family of names descending from Antonius.
Source: wissen.de
Similar names with known meanings
Anta: language and spelling facts
How to pronounce Anta
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /anta/ |
Is Anta a girl’s name?
Yes, Anta is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Anta does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Anta
Famous people named Anta
- Anta Toros · b. 1948
FAQ about the name Anta
Is Anta a girl’s name?
Yes, Anta is used mostly as a girl’s name.
How many syllables does Anta have?
Anta has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Anta?
Anta does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Anta?
Notable people named Anta include Anta Toros.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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