What is the origin of the name Joretta?

Joretta is a name of Greek origin.

How do you pronounce Joretta?

Joretta is pronounced jor-ET-tah.

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GirlGreek

Joretta

jor-ET-tah

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

1,033

Peak Year

#194 in 1931

First Recorded

1930

Style

Vintage, Cute & Playful

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A diminutive of Georgia, meaning 'farmer' or 'earth-worker' from Greek origins.

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Jory Jett Etta Jor

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Numerology

The Builder

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

Spelling Variations

Jorita Joretta Jorretta

Similar Names

Georgia Loretta Georgina Jolene

Personality Traits

WarmGenerousCaringAdaptable

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