Joyful; my father rejoices; merry
Name Profile
Coretta
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Coretta.
Primary meaning
From Greek "korē" meaning maiden
Pronunciation: ko-RET-ah
Profile summary
Coretta Scott King. The current meaning shown for this name is From Greek "korē" meaning maiden. The catalog pronunciation is listed as ko-RET-ah. This profile is also connected to nearby variants in the current catalog, including Coretta. Coretta appears in girl naming lists and vintage style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Coretta is currently cataloged under English origin, and this page describes its meaning as From Greek "korē" meaning maiden.
Origin note
This profile is grouped under English origin and English-language usage in the current library.
Usage note
In this catalog, Coretta is grouped as a vintage girl name. Related forms for this profile include Coretta. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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