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    Loretta

    lor-ET-ah

    Italian/Latin
    Girl
    Meaning-based name
    Meaning
    Laurel tree; Pure; Crowned with laurel
    Origin
    Italian/Latin
    Is it in the Bible?
    No — the name Loretta does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Laurel tree; Pure; Crowned with laurel", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Loretta.
    First appears in
    Does not appear in the King James text
    Peak US usage
    1930s (0.29% of births), currently falling
    Spiritual meaning
    Loretta endures temptation — the crown of righteousness laid up, the crown of life promised, the laurel-crowned soul who loves Christ's appearing.
    Verses on this meaning
    • 2 Timothy 4:8

      "Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing."

    • James 1:12

      "Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him."

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