The Altaelva literally means the "Alta River" in English.
The Northern Sami language version of the name is Álttáeatnu and the Kven language version of the name is Alattionjoki.
The part of the river that is upstream (south) of the Alta dam is also called Kautokeinoelva, meaning the "Kautokeino River", since that part of the river lies in Kautokeino.
That part of the river is also known as Guovdageaineatnu or Eatnu in the Northern Sami language.
The Altaelva literally means the "Alta River" in English. The Northern Sami language version of the name is Álttáeatnu and the Kven language version of the name is Alattionjoki. The part of the river that is upstream (south) of the Alta dam is also called Kautokeinoelva, meaning the "Kautokeino River", since that part of the river lies in Kautokeino. That part of the river is also known as Guovdageaineatnu or Eatnu in the Northern Sami language.
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