Boy name
Attila name meaning
“Little father”
Attila means little father in its Gothic etymological explanation. This analysis combines atta, meaning father, with the diminutive element ila. In Türkiye, it is used for boys. Attila, the historical ruler of the Huns, provides its direct historical association; Atilla and Atila are spelling variants.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- European languages
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- #642
What does Attila mean?
Little father
In Turkish: Küçük baba
Attila is a masculine name with a prominent place in history and literature through the Hun ruler. In the interpretation “little father,” the diminutive can express affection or familiarity; Turkish also uses Atilla and Atila, while the name's royal associations remain distinct from its literal meaning.
Origin of the name Attila
The most widely accepted explanation derives the name from Gothic atta, “father,” with the diminutive element -ila. This Germanic derivation is influential but not certain, and Turkic alternatives have also been proposed.
| Linguistic origin | European languages |
|---|---|
| In Turkic history and myth | Names of Turkic rulers |
| Is Attila in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | A · At |
Double names with Attila
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Attila Nevzat
Meaning of each name
- Attila: Little father
- Nevzat: newborn child
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Rezan Attila
Meaning of each name
- Rezan: dignified, composed
- Attila: Little father
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Attila Hicabi
Meaning of each name
- Attila: Little father
- Hicabi: bashful, reserved; associated with modesty
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Vefa Attila
Meaning of each name
- Vefa: loyalty, lasting friendship and keeping promises
- Attila: Little father
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Attila Nami
Meaning of each name
- Attila: Little father
- Nami: renowned, well-known
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Yanis Attila
Meaning of each name
- Yanis: God has shown favour
- Attila: Little father
How to pronounce Attila
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /attila/ |
Is Attila a boy’s name?
Yes, Attila is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Attila does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 29 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Attilâ
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Attila
- Attila İlhan · b. 1925
- Attila Yıldırım · b. 1990
- Attila Özdemiroğlu · b. 1943
- Attila Olgaç · b. 1944
- Attila Doğudan · b. 1959
- Attila Klinçe · b. 1958
- Attila Şekerlioğlu · b. 1965
- Attila Aşkar · b. 1944
- Attila Şahin · b. 1973
- Attila Durak · b. 1967
- Attila Kurtaran · b. 1942
- Attila Murat Aydın · b. 1970
FAQ about the name Attila
What is the meaning of Attila?
Attila means “Little father”. The most widely accepted explanation derives the name from Gothic atta, “father,” with the diminutive element -ila. This Germanic derivation is influential but not certain, and Turkic alternatives have also been proposed.
Is Attila a boy’s name?
Yes, Attila is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Attila in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Attila nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Attila?
Attila is of European languages origin.
How many syllables does Attila have?
Attila has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Attila?
Attila does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 29 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Attila?
Other spellings: Attilâ, Atilla, Atila.
What names go well with Attila?
Some ideas: Attila Nevzat; Rezan Attila; Attila Hicabi.
Famous people named Attila?
Notable people named Attila include Attila İlhan, Attila Yıldırım, Attila Özdemiroğlu.
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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