| Attila | |
|---|---|
| Gender | male |
| Wikipedia articles | All pages beginning with Attila |
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Attila is a popular name for boys in both Hungary and Turkey. Another version of Attila in Hungary is Etele,[1] the female equivalent of which is Etelka. Other versions of Attila used in Turkey are Atilla and Atila.
Etymology
The word possibly originates from Turkic Atyl/Atal/Atil (ancient name of Volga river) with adjective suffix -ly. (Compare also Turkic medieval notable title atalyk - "senior as father").[2][3] Alternative version claims possibility of origin from Gothic atte, literally "a father".
