Aletta
GirlDutch
Aletta is a girl name of Dutch origin meaning "Noble kind".
About this name
Gender
Girl
Language
Dutch
Popularity
83 / 100
Syllables
3
Length
6 letters
Meaning
Noble kind
Etymology
Aletta is a Dutch feminine given name, related to Alida, Adelheid and Adelaide. Alette is a variant form that is also used in Norway. People with the name include:Aletta de Frey (1768–1808), Dutch copyist, drawer and painter
Aletta Hannemans (1606–1653), Dutch brewer portrayed by Frans Hals
Aletta Jacobs (1854–1929), Dutch physician and women's suffrage activist
Aletta Jorritsma, Dutch rower
Aletta van Manen, Dutch hockey player
Aletta Norval, South African political theorist
Aletta Ocean, Hungarian model
Famous People Named Aletta
- Aletta Jacobs — Dutch physician and feminist, editor (1854–1929)
- Aletta Ocean — pornographic performer (b. 1987)
- Aletta van Manen — field hockey player
- Aletta Bezuidenhout — Kenyan-born South African actress
Frequently Asked Questions About Aletta
What does the name Aletta mean?
Aletta means "Noble kind", and is of Dutch origin.
What is the origin of the name Aletta?
Aletta originates from Dutch.
Is Aletta a boy or girl name?
Aletta is typically used as a girl name.
Are there famous people named Aletta?
Yes — notable people named Aletta include Aletta Jacobs (Dutch physician and feminist, 1854–1929), Aletta Ocean (pornographic performer, b. 1987), Aletta van Manen (field hockey player) and Aletta Bezuidenhout (Kenyan-born South African actress).
Last updated: June 2026