Etta is a Girl name. The name is originated from ‘German’ origin. The baby name Etta means “Ruler Of The House”.
Etta Origin:
Origin of the name is: “German”
Gender:
Etta is a Girl name.
Pronunciation:
The pronunciation of the name is: “ET + a”
Etta Name Meaning:
Etta is a diminutive of Henrietta. Henrietta originates in Germanic languages and means “ruler of the house”. Henrietta has been a popular name within royalty over centuries but lately its usage, especially in the United States, has declined. It is a feminine form of Henry.
Religion:
It is a Christian baby name.
Syllable:
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Variations or similar name:
Ettie, Etka, Itke, Itta, Etke, Etti, Etty
Famous people with this name:
Etta James (born Jamesetta Hawkins), American singer;
Etta Place, friend of Wild West outlaws Butch Cassidy & Sundance Kid;
Etta Jones Daly (b. 2012), daughter of Carson Daly;
Etta Moten Barnett, American actress and opera singer;
Etta Jones, American jazz singer;
Etta Palm d’Aelders, Dutch feminist;
Etta May, American comedienne;
Etta Scollo, Italian singer-songwriter;
Etta Baker, American blues guitarist and singer;
Etta Cone, American art patron and socialite
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