Aretta
uh-RET-uh
Letters
6
Syllables
3
Origin
Greek
Total Births
1,142
Peak Year
#33 in 1923
First Recorded
1900
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
A variant of Aretha, possibly derived from the Greek word 'arete', meaning 'excellence' or 'virtue'.
Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Famous Namesakes
Aretha Franklin
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