Aretha
ah-REE-thah
Letters
6
Syllables
3
Origin
Greek
Total Births
5,656
Peak Year
#543 in 1968
First Recorded
1900
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Origin is debated. Possibly derived from the Greek word 'arete' meaning 'excellence, virtue'.
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Aretha Franklin
American singer, 'Queen of Soul'
Personality Traits
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