Retha
Retha is a Greek name traditionally given to babies of a specific gender. Retha is a variant of Aretha, coined from the Greek Arete, which means 'righteousness', 'virtue', or 'excellence'. Also, Retha is a diminutive of Margaretha. This is the usual Dutch spelling of Margaret, it also features in Germany and Sweden. Margaret stems from the Greek word margarites, which means 'pearl'. Retha diminutive is also popular in South Asia, referring to pearls like small edible fruits of the soap-nut tree. Therefore, the meaning of Retha is 'excellence', 'virtue', or 'pearl'. Areté, the root word of Retha, was Greek mythology's god or personification of virtue and bravery. Areté offered Hercules the choice between a life of struggle and dignity and a comfortable existence with few accomplishments in her most famous story. Hercules took the difficult way to demonstrate his virtue. The depiction of a crossroads is Areté's trademark. Retha is a royal character in the Forgotten Realms series. It is also the nickname of the American singer-songwriter Aretha Franklin in the '60s. Contemporary notables with the name include Retha Arjadi, an Indonesia clinical psychologist, Retha Jones, an American actress, stand-up comedian, and writer, Retha Dutton, a film producer, Retha Lanise, and American model, Retha Erasmus, a TV personality, Retha McPherson, an author, Retha Swindell, an American retired basketball player, and Retha Marvine Warnicke an American historian and professor of history.
Gender
Girl
Origin
Greek
Numerology
R is for romp, you know how to have fun!
E is for endear, all those you touch.
T is for thoughtful, the caring you.
H is for happiness, you always bring.
A is for absolute, for you know your mind.
Lucky
Retha lucky number is 7.
The detectives of numerology, 7 is known for its investigative abilities and analytical skills. Astrologically, the number 7 can be thought of as a blend of Virgo and Scorpio energy: 7 is extremely detail-oriented, but is driven by inner-wisdom as opposed to tangible realities.
