Athalia

Athalia is a female first name that traces back to the ancient biblical Hebrew name Athaliah (עֲתַלְיָה). Translated into German, it means "God is exalted" or "God has proven His exaltation."

What does the name Athalia mean?

The name Athalia is a variation of the biblical Hebrew name Athaliah (עֲתַלְיָה). Its German meaning is "God is exalted" or "God has proven His exaltation." The origin lies in the ancient Hebrew term ‛ăthalyâh or atalyah, which means "God is strong" or "God is exalted," and is also related to the Arabic word 'adala (عدل) meaning "to act justly." In the Old Testament, Athalia was the wife of King Joram of Judah and ruled for six years as queen of Judah. Other variants include Atalyah, Athalie, Attalia, Atalia, Atalya, Atalie, Atalja, and Atalija.

Where does the name Athalia come from?

The name Athalia has ancient Hebrew roots and means "God is exalted."

How do you pronounce Athalia?

The pronunciation of Athalia is melodic and flowing. The name has four syllables and is usually pronounced in German as "A-tha-li-a" [ataˈliːa], with the emphasis on the third syllable with a long I. This bright sound gives the name a lightness. The open A vowels provide a harmonious and rounded finish, making Athalia appear elegant, soft, and sonorous.

Popularity

In Germany, Athalia is a rather rare name. In 2023, it ranked 4,899th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2017 at rank 3,952. Over the last ten years, Athalia has been chosen as a first name about 10 times, placing it 7,402nd in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 8,788th. The worldwide popularity and frequency of Athalia is reflected in its rankings in various countries.

Famous people

• Athalia Ponsell Lindsley (American model)