Gender Feminine
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. ə-REE-thə  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

Possibly derived from Greek ἀρετή (arete) meaning "virtue". This name was popularized in the 1960s by American singer Aretha Franklin (1942-2018).

Popularity

People think this name is

classic   mature   formal   upper class   wholesome   strong   refined   strange   serious  

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Entry updated June 9, 2023