Name Meaning & Origin
"The name of various kings of the Nabataeans"
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Aretas is the Greek form of a name borne by kings of the Nabataeans resident at Petra. It can refer to:Aretas I was a king in the time of Antiochus IV Epiphanes Aretas II ruled Nabatea from 120 or 110 to 96 BC Aretas III ruled Nabatea from 87 to 62 BC Aretas IV Philopatris was the father-in-law of Herod Antipas; he is described as ruler of Damascus at the time of Paul's conversion Aretas (martyr) Arab Christian martyr in Yemen
Aretas is the Greek form of a name borne by kings of the Nabataeans resident at Petra. It can refer to:Aretas I was a king in the time of Antiochus IV Epiphanes Aretas II ruled Nabatea from 120 or 110 to 96 BC Aretas III ruled Nabatea from 87 to 62 BC Aretas IV Philopatris was the father-in-law of Herod Antipas; he is described as ruler of Damascus at the time of Paul's conversion Aretas (martyr) Arab Christian martyr in Yemen
Life Path 1 — Independence & Leadership: Natural-born leaders, ambitious, and self-reliant.
Root element "Aretas" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "The name of various kings of the Nabataeans".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
A name used globally.
The Life Path number for Aretas is 1, associated with Independence & Leadership. Soul Urge: 7. Personality: 3.
Aretas is Gender-Neutral. Based on US data, 50% male and 50% female.
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