Gretah at a glance
- Meaning
- Pearl
- Origin
- German
- Religion
- Christian
- Gender
- girl
- Pronunciation
- GRE-tah
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- uncommon
- Variants & Spellings
- Greta, Gret, Gretaah, Gretya, Gretie, Gretiyah
Lucky details for Gretah
- Number
- 2
- Color
- Pearl White
- Stone
- Moonstone
- Flower
- Jasmine
- Day
- Monday
- Planet
- Moon
- Zodiac
- Cancer
- Metal
- Silver
Gretah is a German name meaning “pearl”. It is a spelling variant of Greta and carries exactly the same meaning, with a softer, more modern look on paper. Parents choose Gretah for its 2-syllable rhythm and its association with gentle, intuitive, deeply people-centred. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Gretah reduce to 2, a number linked with Moon and with people who are empathetic, diplomatic, a wonderful listener and peacemaker.
Numerology
Chaldean value 2 — Gentle, intuitive, deeply people-centred.
Personality
Gentle, intuitive, deeply people-centred
Positive Traits
Empathetic, diplomatic, a wonderful listener and peacemaker
Negative Traits
Sensitive to criticism and can take things to heart
Career Suggestions
Counselling, teaching, nursing, hospitality, the arts
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FAQs about the name Gretah
What does the name Gretah mean?
Gretah means “pearl” and comes from a German root.
Is Gretah a boy or girl name?
Gretah is most often used as a girl name today.
How do you pronounce Gretah?
Gretah is pronounced GRE-tah (2 syllables).
What is the lucky number for Gretah?
The lucky number for Gretah is 2, ruled by Moon.
What are good nicknames for Gretah?
Popular short forms include Grei, Gret, Grey, Gry.
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