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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Ruin or delusion
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation
- AY-tee
Ate is a Greek name, pronounced AY-tee. It means "ruin or delusion," which is a heavy meaning to weigh if you're considering it for a child. The short, soft sound is easy to say and spell, but it's worth reading the meaning closely before you decide.
Meaning & Origin of Ate
Meaning: Ruin or delusion.
Origin: Greek.
How to Pronounce Ate
AY-teeIPA /ˈeɪti/
Popularity of Ate
Ate does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Ate mean?
Ruin or delusion.
How do you pronounce Ate?
Ate is pronounced AY-tee (IPA: /ˈeɪti/).
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