Gender: Female
Origin: Germanic, Australian
Meaning: Pearl or Precious, Pearl
Pronunciation: GREH-thuh, /ˈɡrɛθə/, G R EH TH AH
Popularity Rank: #37,902
Derived from the Germanic name Greta, meaning 'pearl' or 'precious'
The name Gretha is of Germanic, Australian origin and means Pearl or Precious, Pearl. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Gretha is commonly found in Netherlands, South Africa, Italy, and 39 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: GREH-thuh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈɡrɛθə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: G R EH TH AH
G: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
TH: Pronounce as in "thin" (TH IH N)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Gretha is recorded 880 times globally, ranking it as the 37,902th most common name worldwide.
Gretha is most prevalent in Netherlands, with 570 occurrences, making it the 1,305th most popular name in the country.
In Netherlands, the name Gretha is found among 1 in every 666 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | #1,305 | 1 : 666 |
| South Africa | #9,084 | 1 : 18,319 |
| Italy | #19,108 | 1 : 26,278 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Gretha from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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