Atallah

Atallah is a given name and surname of Arabic origin. The name is commonly interpreted as meaning “gift of God,” derived from elements that signify giving and Allah. In various transliterations, it appears as Atallah, Attallah, Attalah, Attaleh, and related forms, reflecting differences in pronunciation and spelling across languages and regions.

Usage and distribution: Atallah is used as both a forename and a surname in the Arabic-speaking world and among Muslim communities worldwide. As a surname, it may indicate descent from an ancestor named Atallah or have been adopted as a family name over time. The name is found in countries such as Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, and Gulf states, as well as in diaspora communities in Europe, Africa, and North America.

Variants and forms: Common spellings include Atallah, Attallah, Attalah, and Attaleh. Differences in transliteration often reflect national conventions, local dialects, or the preferences of families and authorities recording names.

Notable associations: The name is borne by various public figures in politics, religion, business, and culture across the Middle East and beyond, though specific individuals are not enumerated here.

See also: Attallah, Attalah (disambiguation) pages may list people and families bearing the name.