Alta Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Alta Name at a Glance

Name	Alta
Meaning	High. Abbreviation of Altagracia - a reference to the high grace of Jesus' mother Mary.
Origin	Spanish
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Alta Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Alta means “High. Abbreviation of Altagracia - a reference to the high grace of Jesus' mother Mary”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Alta Name Origin

Our database records Alta under Spanish origin. Browse more Spanish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Alta a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Alta is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Alta

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