Assata

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
"she who struggles" or "she who confronts"
Pronunciation
a-sot-u
uh-SAH-tah.
Popularity
The name Assata is not very common, and its popularity is not significant worldwide.

cartoon of the name Assata
Cartoon of Assata

Assata Name meanings & History

"she who struggles" or "she who confronts". Unknown Country- West African- adopted by Revolutionary Black activist Assata Shakur. Assata means "she who struggles", Shakur means "thankful one". The name Assata is used primarily by African American families and those with a connection to the Swahili culture. It is also a popular name among activists and feminists who want to honor the spirit of the social justice movement and celebrate the power and resilience of women.

Zodiac Sign of Assata: Action Aries

Synonyms of Assata:

A: Ambitious,Assertive,Argumentative,Angry,Action,Aggressive

S: Sensuality,Solidity,Status,Success,Security,Sex,Social Standing

T: Tireless,Talkative,Touchy,Testy,Truth,Doubting Thomas,Tacky

Assata is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Mature name
  • a Rough name
  • a Upper Class name
  • a Urban name

Famous People

Assata Shakur, an activist and member of the Black Panther Party and Black Liberation Army.

Related Names to Assata

Asata, Asada, Ashanti, Asante, Amani, Nala, Nia.