Assata
ah-SAH-tah
Popularity
#11185
Letters
6
Syllables
3
Origin
African
Total Births
693
Peak Year
#29 in 2015
First Recorded
1971
Style
Strong & Bold
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Originating in West Africa, particularly among the Yoruba people. Meaning 'She struggles'.
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Assata Shakur
American activist and member of Black Panther Party
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