Alla

The surname "Alla" is of British origin, deriving from the Old English personal name "Ælla". It is believed to have originated as a short form of various compound names containing the element "Æl" which means 'all' or 'entire'.

The name "Alla" has been recorded in various forms throughout the centuries, and it has been borne by individuals of diverse backgrounds. The surname has spread to numerous regions, both within the country and abroad, due to factors such as migration and trade.

Individuals with the surname Alla may have a rich genealogical history, with potential connections to different regions of the British Isles and beyond. As with many surnames, variations in spelling and pronunciation may exist depending on historical and regional influences.

Today, individuals with the surname Alla can be found across the globe, each with their own unique family stories and heritage associated with this ancient British surname.

There are approximately 76 people named Alla in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Alla.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Albert
  • Ashok
  • Eduard
  • Elton
  • Hamid
  • Mohammed
  • Praveen
  • Sandeep
  • Surya
  • Venkata
  • Ylli

Female

  • Amandine
  • Amtul
  • Aneta
  • Danielle
  • Flori
  • Hanan
  • Khadija
  • Priyanka
  • Soumya
  • Valerie

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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