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UnisexPacific Islands (Fijian, Tongan, Samoan, Tahitian)

Ata

From Samoan and Māori: "morning" or "dawn".

Meaning and origin

Ata is a unisex name used in both Samoan and Māori-speaking communities of the Pacific Islands, where it denotes the early hours of the day.

How to pronounce Ata

English (US)AH-tuh /ˈɑtə/

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Drafted with the help of an AI model, then checked by a person. Last checked on 16 September 2026.

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