This is the 796th most frequent Afrikaans word.
alta
"Alta" is a proper noun, typically used as a female given name in Afrikaans.
Here 'Alta' is used as a proper noun, being a name of a person.
Alta is in die park.
Alta is in the park.
In this context, 'altar' (as 'altaar') refers to the structure used in religious contexts.
Die altaar in die kerk is pragtig.
The altar in the church is beautiful.
Here 'alta' as 'ant mound' refers to a hill developed by ants, showing its zoological meaning.