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Coretha

kuh-RETH-uh

Letters

7

Syllables

3

Origin

Greek

Total Births

505

Peak Year

#19 in 1925

First Recorded

1914

Style

Vintage, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Coretha is likely a variation of Coretta, possibly derived from Cora, a Greek name meaning 'maiden'.

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Numerology

4

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Famous Namesakes

  • Coretta Scott King

    Civil rights activist, wife of Martin Luther King Jr.

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

CompassionateWiseStrongSpiritual

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