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This name is strong. This name is powerful. Let's make it stronger together.
Join Our CommunityMy name is Olivier Attia, a serial entrepreneur based in New York with French-Tunisian roots. Since the early days of the internet in the 1990s, I've owned this domain.
Recently I was asked if I was interested to sell the domain name. It must be you or someone else. It does not matter.
I won't sell but I will share.
If your last name is Attia and you want to impress your friends and family with yourfirstname@attia.com, go ahead:
Email olivier@attia.com with a proof of ID showing your last name is Attia
Include the email address where you want your @attia.com emails forwarded
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If your current email is olivierattia@gmail.com, then your olivier@attia.com will be automatically forwarded to olivierattia@gmail.com.
If the first name is already taken, it will be olivier2 and so on.
This name is strong. This name is powerful. Let's make it stronger together.
Email Olivier NowSerial Entrepreneur - Founder of Attia.com
Internet pioneer and serial entrepreneur based in New York. French-Tunisian entrepreneur who acquired attia.com in the 1990s. Building the global Attia family community to unite people sharing this powerful name worldwide.
Contemporary Artist & Researcher
French-Algerian artist based in Berlin. Internationally acclaimed for work exploring decolonization, repair, and cultural wounds. Exhibited at MoMA, Centre Pompidou, documenta, and Venice Biennale. Marcel Duchamp Prize winner. Founder of La Colonie in Paris.
Research Scientist - Mayo Clinic
Ph.D., M.B.A. Research scientist at Mayo Clinic specializing in biomedical informatics and artificial intelligence in healthcare.
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon. Provides comprehensive surgical care including dental implants, wisdom teeth removal, and jaw surgery.
Commercial Real Estate - Marcus & Millichap
Commercial real estate team at Marcus & Millichap based in Irvine, California. Specializing in investment property sales across Southern California.
Musical Theatre Producer
Theatrical producer and founder of Stage Entertainment France. Produced major French musicals including "Les Dix Commandements" and "Le Roi Soleil".
Industrial Manufacturing Group
Industrial manufacturing company specializing in production and engineering solutions. Family business with expertise in industrial processes and manufacturing.
Investment & Financial Services
Financial services and investment firm providing capital management and advisory services. Focused on strategic investments and financial solutions.
Journalist - The New York Times
Journalist and writer for The New York Times. Covers news, culture, and current events for one of the world's most prestigious newspapers.
Attorney - Mayer Brown
Legal professional at Mayer Brown, one of the world's leading global law firms.
Football Player - University of Colorado
College football player for the Colorado Buffaloes.
Musician & Recording Artist
Recording artist with music available on Apple Music and major streaming platforms.
Business Professional - Dorsett Johnson
Professional at Dorsett Johnson business services.
Linguist - University of Pittsburgh
Academic researcher in linguistics at the University of Pittsburgh.
Cardiologist - St. Joseph Healthcare
Board-certified cardiologist at St. Joseph Healthcare in Bangor, Maine.
Academic Researcher
Published scholar and researcher with extensive academic contributions on Google Scholar.
Physician - UW Medicine
Medical doctor at UW Medicine, University of Washington's healthcare system.
Professional Footballer - Egypt
Egyptian professional football player featured in FIFA World Cup coverage.
Academic - CUNY Graduate Center
Faculty member at the CUNY Graduate Center, City University of New York.
Are you an Attia making an impact in your field?
Share Your StoryAttia (عطية) is derived from the Arabic triliteral root ع-ط-ي (ʿ-ṭ-y) meaning "to give" or "to bestow". The name literally means "gift" or "something given", expressing gratitude for divine blessing. In Islamic culture, children are viewed as gifts from Allah.
Particularly prevalent in Tunisia, Algeria, Egypt, and the Levant (Syria, Lebanon, Palestine). The name has spread globally through migration to North America, Europe, and Australia, maintaining cultural significance in diaspora communities worldwide.
In Arabic-Islamic culture, names function as prayers. Attia expresses thanksgiving (shukr) for a child's existence and acknowledgment of life as a sacred trust. The name embodies concepts of blessing, generosity, and divine favor.
Common spellings: Attia (North Africa), Atiyah (Gulf states), Atiya (Egypt, Levant), Atiyeh (Lebanese/Syrian). Variations stem from different transliteration systems, French colonial influence in North Africa, and the Arabic letter ع (ʿayn) having no English equivalent.
The name appears throughout Islamic history in medieval scholarly texts, Ottoman-era records, and across various caliphates. Used for centuries by scholars, jurists, merchants, and traders along historical trade routes throughout the Muslim world.
Today, Attias worldwide maintain connections to their heritage while contributing to diverse fields—from medicine and science to arts, business, and technology—carrying the name with pride and distinction.
Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria
Strong PresenceLebanon, Palestine, Syria, Jordan
Strong PresenceFrance, UK, Germany, Spain
GrowingUSA, Canada, Mexico
GrowingBrazil, Argentina
EmergingAustralia, UAE
EmergingJoin fellow Attias in building a global network of family, professionals, and friends sharing our proud heritage.
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