Arethusa or Aretusa?
Two spellings, side by side.
Arethusa and Aretusa are two spellings of the same sound. Arethusa is listed with the meaning "In Greek mythology, this name belonged to a nymph who was transformed into a fountain. It is associated with fresh water and nature spirits" and Aretusa with "The waterer; nymph of the spring". Arethusa is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Arethusa | Aretusa |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | In Greek mythology, this name belonged to a nymph who was transformed into a fountain. It is associated with fresh water and nature spirits. | The waterer; nymph of the spring |
| Origin | Greek | Italian |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | A-re-thu-sa | A-re-tu-sa |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Arethusa and Aretusa
Is Arethusa or Aretusa more common?
Arethusa is more often searched and saved on this site; Aretusa is also used.
Do Arethusa and Aretusa mean the same?
Arethusa: "In Greek mythology, this name belonged to a nymph who was transformed into a fountain. It is associated with fresh water and nature spirits". Aretusa: "The waterer; nymph of the spring".
How do you say Arethusa?
In parts: A-re-thu-sa. Aretusa is said the same way.
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