Guetta

Guetta (גויטא or גואטה) is a Sephardic Jewish surname, typically originating from the ancient name of the Castilian town of Huete (Guete). Alternatively, it may be derived from the Goeta tribe of western Libya, or as a nickname derived from the Arabic word for "sharp/cutting/piercing". Variants of the name include Gueta, Guita, Guitta, Gweta, and Quita.

People with the name
Notable people with the surname include:


 * Bernard Guetta (born 1951), French politician
 * Cathy Guetta (born 1967), French socialite
 * David Guetta (born 1967), French DJ, record producer and songwriter
 * Eliran Guetta (born 1975), Israeli basketball player
 * Isaac Guetta (1777–1857), Talmudic scholar
 * Tzuri Gueta (b. 1968), Israeli jewelry and fabric designer
 * Snir Gueta (b. 1988), retired Israeli professional footballer
 * Yigal Guetta (born 1966), Israeli politician