What Does the Name Aretha Mean

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The name Aretha comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Aretha below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.

Aretha Name Meaning

EnglishPossibly derived from Greek αρετη (arete) meaning "virtue". This name was popularized in the 1960s by American singer Aretha Franklin (1942-).

Origin: EnglishGender: Girl
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1 Amie
2 Afaf
3 Aglaea
4 Alishia
5 Aliz
6 Abene
7 Amilia
8 Amurdad
9 Agaue
10 Alyse
11 Ajla
12 Areli
13 Aislin
14 Agnethe
15 Agnė
16 Ainsley
17 Akhila
18 Alvina
19 Allie
20 Abigayle
21 Allannah
22 Ameretat
23 Aliyyah
24 Adhiambo
25 Aleesha
26 Adrianne
27 África
28 Aamu
29 Arend
30 Adelais
31 Aemilia
32 Abelone
33 Ainslie
34 Amada
35 Ahava
36 Ailís
37 Amalthea
38 Aimi
39 Amala
40 Ágnes
41 Adila
42 Agneza
43 Aleid
44 Aldith
45 Almas
46 Alaba
47 Alodia
48 Alesia
49 Ámbar
50 Aarthi
51 Alyce
52 Alwilda
53 Adrastea
54 Anabel
55 Adena
56 Aifric
57 Agathe
58 Aimée
59 Alysa
60 Aamina
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