Girl name
Maretha name meaning
“pearl”
Maretha is a feminine name commonly linked to the meaning pearl through Margaretha. In European naming, it is understood as a variant of Mareta or a shortened form of Margaretha. The source of this meaning is the Greek word margarítēs, meaning pearl, from which Margaretha derives.
What does Maretha mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Maretha
Commonly understood as a variant of Mareta or a shortened form of Margaretha. Margaretha derives from Greek margarítēs, meaning pearl.
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Name combinations with Maretha
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Maretha, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Maretha: pearl
- Sharon: plain, tract of level land
- Yona: dove
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Meaning of each word
- Maretha: pearl
- Kristiana: follower of Christ in name meaning
- Yuhana: God is gracious
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Maretha Audrey
Meaning of each word
- Maretha: pearl
- Audrey: noble strength
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Meaning of each word
- Jovita: associated with the god Jupiter
- Maretha: pearl
- Yuhana: God is gracious
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Maretha Tabita
Meaning of each word
- Maretha: pearl
- Tabita: female gazelle
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Meaning of each word
- Maretha: pearl
- Sofya: wisdom
- Pia: pious, devoted
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How to pronounce Maretha
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦫꦺꦠ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮛᮨᮒ᮪ᮠ |
Is Maretha a girl’s name?
Yes, Maretha is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 14% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Maretha ranks #1,299 among girl names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Maretha
Names with related meanings
- Ratna♀Gem, precious stone
- Rita♀A precious pearl
- Retno♀A precious gemstone
- Intan♀A precious diamond
- Mutiara♀A pearl formed inside a shell
- Permata♀Precious stone, gem
- Komalasari♀Precious essence of a jewel
- Manik♂♀Jewel or ornamental bead
- Mustika♀Precious gemstone
- Tiara♀Small ornamental crown
- Kumala♀Gemstone, precious jewel
- Ratnawati♀One who possesses jewels
Famous people named Maretha
- Maretha Dea Giovani · b. 1994
FAQ about the name Maretha
What is the meaning of Maretha?
Maretha means pearl. Commonly understood as a variant of Mareta or a shortened form of Margaretha. Margaretha derives from Greek margarítēs, meaning pearl.
Is Maretha a girl’s name?
Yes, Maretha is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 14% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Maretha?
Maretha is of European and Greek origin.
How many syllables does Maretha have?
Maretha has 3 syllables (Ma-ret-ha) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Maretha?
Maretha ranks #1,299 among girl names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Maretha?
Some ideas: Maretha Sharon Yona; Maretha Kristiana Yuhana; Maretha Audrey.
Famous people named Maretha?
Notable people named Maretha include Maretha Dea Giovani.
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