Aletta

Meaning & origin

Aletta is a feminine given name of Dutch origin meaning “from a noble lineage.” It developed as a Dutch diminutive of Adelaide, Adelheid, and Alida, and is also used in Scandinavia as a variant spelling of Aleta, which comes from the Old Swedish name Alhet. A notable bearer is Aletta Jacobs, a pioneering physician and leader in the Dutch women’s suffrage movement.

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Famous people with the first name Aletta

• Aletta Jacobs Dutch physician and feminist
• Aletta Ruijsch Artist
• Aletta Bezuidenhout Writer
• Aletta Jorritsma Dutch rower

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