Rata (name) explained

Rata is a Polynesian name, which is reflected in the Māori, Tahitian and Tuamotu mythology. Also an alternate spelling for Ratha (راثا) an Arabic word or a name given.

Given names

• Rata Harrison (1935–2013), New Zealand rugby league player
• Rata Lovell-Smith (1894–1969), New Zealand artist

Surname

• Matiu Rata (1934–1997), New Zealand politician
• Te Rata (1877–1933), Māori king

See also

• Rață, a Moldovan surname
• Rataj
• Ratha, an Arabic name