Behind the Name: Comments for the name Aretha

Comments for ARETHA:

An ancient Greek name, Arete (f), Aretos, Aretes.(m). Arete was a philosopher of the 3rd century BC. In Greek mythology Arete was the sister of Omonoia (concord). Aretos was a bodyguard of Alexander the Great. Aretes was a general in Alexander's army.

-- Damis 3/3/2005

A famous bearer of this name is Aretha Franklin, "the Queen of Soul".

-- Morgan 10/27/2005

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