Noble, Virtuous
Pronunciation: AR-ee-tas
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Aretas is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Noble". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: AR-ee-tas. Lucky number: 7. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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Ἀρέτας
ἄρχων, βασιλεύς Ἀράβων
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
AR-ee-tas
IPA
/ɑˈriːtɑs/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
7
Lucky Day
Sunday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Sapphire
Life Path Number
9
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
King Aretas IV of Nabataea, 9 BC – AD 40, ruled over the Nabataean Kingdom in the Arabian Peninsula.
1st century BC
Famous People
Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Aretas
King of the Arabs, prince, ruler
עֲרֵיתָ
עבד ראשי, מלך העֲרָב
Ἀρέτας
ἄρχων, βασιλεύς Ἀράβων
Aretas
rex Araborum, princeps, dominus
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