Athalia
Latin · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Athalia
The name Athalia means "Yahweh is exalted" or "afflicted by Yahweh," derived from the Hebrew roots *'athar* (to be exalted) or *'alah* (to afflict) combined with *Yah* (a shortened form of Yahweh).
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Etymology
The name Athalia means "Yahweh is exalted" or "afflicted by Yahweh," derived from the Hebrew roots *'athar* (to be exalted) or *'alah* (to afflict) combined with *Yah* (a shortened form of Yahweh). It is primarily used in Jewish and Christian contexts, most notably as the name of the sole reigning queen of Judah in the Hebrew Bible (2 Kings 11), who usurped the throne and was later executed.
Athalia currently ranks #2,103 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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