rose bengal dye worn by Indian women on the feet during festivals
"During the festival, she painted her toes with alta to celebrate the occasion."
In plain English: Alta is a Spanish word that means high, tall, or elevated.
"The alta was too steep for me to climb on my own."
Usage: Alta refers specifically to the red dye applied to hands and feet as part of traditional celebrations in India. It is distinct from other henna-based decorations because it uses a chemical stain rather than plant paste.
Abbreviation of Alberta, a province of Canada.
"The old census record listed Alta as a popular baby name during the mid-nineteenth century, though it is rarely used today."
A female given name from Latin possibly from Latin alta (“high”), fairly common in nineteenth century U.S.A.