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Aretha

Probably derived from the Greek word arete, meaning virtue or excellence.

Meaning and origin

The name likely traces to Greek, though it is not a classical Greek name itself but rather a modern creation based on the vocabulary of virtue.

How to pronounce Aretha

English (US)uh-REE-thuh /əˈriːθə/

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