name
Atahualpa
at-ah-WAHL-pah
ˌɑːtɑːˈwɑːlpɑːListen
Hear it in a clear American voice. Slow it down to catch each syllable.
Syllable breakdown
Atahualpa
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Quechua — possibly 'fortunate warrior' or 'royal turkey'.
- Meaning
- The last sovereign Sapa Inca (c. 1500–1533), captured and executed by Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro, marking the end of the Inca Empire.
Common mispronunciations
ah-ta-HWAL-pahat-ah-WAL-pah
Learn one new pronunciation a day
Get a word, name or idiom like “Atahualpa” in your inbox — daily or weekly, free. Unsubscribe any time.
Something wrong? Suggest a correction