Aretha Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Aretha Name at a Glance

Name	Aretha
Meaning	Virtuous; excellent.
Origin	Arabic
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Aretha Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Aretha means “Virtuous; excellent”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Aretha Name Origin

Our database records Aretha under Arabic origin. Browse more Arabic baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Aretha a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Aretha is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Aretha

When considering Aretha for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.