Gender: Feminine
Origin: Diula
(FAHN-tah)
The name is a Diula form of the Arabic female name, Fatima. Diula is a Manding language spoken by the Dioula people, an ethnic group which resides in Northern Ivory Coast.
As of 2009, Fanta was the 487th most popular female name in France.
Unfortunately, this reminds me of the rather nasty-tasting soft drink, which kind of ruins it for me. Otherwise, I love it.
Same here. But I actually am fond of the drink. I think it is a pretty tough name to carry in France, since the drink is pretty widespread and known there. I appreciate its history, though.