Given name & surname

Aretusa

“The Waterer”

Aretusa is a feminine given name from Ancient Greek, meaning “The Waterer.” It is used in Italian.

Meaning & origin

What it means

Aretusa means “The Waterer.”

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Where it comes from

Aretusa comes from Ancient Greek.

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How it developed

From Ancient Greek Ἀρέθουσα (“The Waterer”).

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Aretusa’s family of names

Aretusa may belong to the same name family as ARETUSSA. This is a tentative spelling connection.

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