Aretha

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Aretha means "virtue" or "excellence" in Greek
Pronunciation
ah-REE-thah
ə-REE-thə
Popularity
Aretha is not a common name in the world, but has enjoyed some popularity in the United States in the past. It was most popular in the 1960s and 1970s.

cartoon of the name Aretha
Cartoon of Aretha

Aretha Name meanings & History

Aretha means "virtue" or "excellence" in Greek. Possibly derived from Greek ἀρετή (arete) meaning "virtue". This name was popularized in the 1960s by American singer Aretha Franklin (1942-2018). Aretha is a name that is often used for baby girls.

Zodiac Sign of Aretha: Action Aries

Synonyms of Aretha:

A: Aggressive,Argumentative,Ambitious,Action,Angry,Assertive

R: Restless,Reason,Rational,Resourceful

E: Enliven,Entertain,Expressive,Exaggerate,Environment,Enlighten

T: Touchy,Talkative,Tireless,Doubting Thomas,Truth,Tacky,Testy

H: Hobnobbing,Haggle,Hyper,Hope,Heart's Desire

Aretha is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people named Aretha include Aretha Franklin, who was an American singer and songwriter known for her powerful soulful voice.

2.) Aretha (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) virtuous. See also Oretha,Retha.

Other Forms: Areata, Areatah, Areatha, Areathah, Areathia, Areathiah, Areeta, Areetah, Areetha, Areethah, Areethia, Areta, Aretah, Arethea, Aretheah, Arethia, Arethiah, Aretina, Aretta, Arettah, Arette, Arita, Aritha, Arithah, Arytha, Arythah, Arythia, Arythiah, Arythya, Arythyah


3.) Aretha (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) virtuous; vocalist


4.) Aretha (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: Excellence

Other Forms: Areetha, Aritha


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