Rata (name)

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