TheNameDBAtala
FeminineMeaning
Possibly meaning 'she who dwells in the forest' or a literary invention.
Etymology
The name gained prominence through François-René de Chateaubriand's 1801 novella 'Atala,' which featured a Native American heroine. The etymology may derive from Native American languages, though the literary origin makes the true etymology uncertain.
About the Name Atala
Atala is primarily known as a literary name from Chateaubriand's Romantic novella set in colonial America. The name has remained rare in actual usage, existing more as a literary reference than a common given name.