Aretas

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Aretas is of Greek origin and means "virtuous, excellent, or righteous". It is a name that connotes a sense of high excellence and moral integrity.
Scripts(How to write)
The name Aretas is written as Ἀρέτας in the original Greek language.
Ἀρέτας(Ancient Greek)
Popularity
The popularity of the name Aretas is very low in the modern world. It is not currently featured on any popular baby name lists or charts.

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Aretas Name meanings & History

The name Aretas is of Greek origin and means "virtuous, excellent, or righteous". It is a name that connotes a sense of high excellence and moral integrity. Greek form of an Aramaic name, of unknown meaning. This was the name of four Nabataean kings of Petra in Jordan, including the first king (2nd century BC). King Aretas IV is mentioned briefly in the New Testament. The name Aretas is mainly used in Greece and some parts of the Middle East. It is not a very common name in the Western world but carries a sense of sophistication and elegance.

Zodiac Sign of Aretas: Action Aries

Synonyms of Aretas:

A: Aggressive,Ambitious,Argumentative,Angry,Action,Assertive

R: Reason,Resourceful,Restless,Rational

E: Enlighten,Entertain,Environment,Exaggerate,Expressive,Enliven

T: Testy,Tacky,Doubting Thomas,Touchy,Tireless,Talkative,Truth

S: Solidity,Sensuality,Status,Success,Sex,Security,Social Standing

Aretas is:

  • a Delicate name
  • a Rough name
  • a Serious name

2.) Aretas (Male)

Usage: Arabic

Meanings: (Arabic) metal forger.


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