"Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it."
Christian Name · German/Greek Origin
Greta Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Greta
girl
Greta means "Pearl", a girl's name of German/Greek origin. The name Greta does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Greta is the pearl of great price — beauty formed from pressure, gates of heaven made from single pearls, the kingdom worth everything.
Is Greta in the Bible?
No — the name Greta does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Pearl", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Greta.
Pronunciation:/GREH-tuh/
OriginGerman/Greek
MeaningPearl
What does Greta mean?
Greta is a girl name of German/Greek origin meaning "Pearl". Greta is the pearl — formed through irritation transformed into beauty. The kingdom of heaven is the pearl of great price. Greta is the beautiful thing God forms through pressure, the treasure worth everything.
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What does Greta mean in the Bible?
Greta means "Pearl" and is a name of German/Greek origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Greta is the pearl — formed through irritation transformed into beauty. The kingdom of heaven is the pearl of great price. Greta is the beautiful thing God forms through pressure, the treasure worth everything.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Greta?
Greta is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Pearl" — not because Scripture names anyone Greta.
"And the twelve gates were twelve pearls; every several gate was of one pearl."
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Which books of the Bible mention Greta?
Greta is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Greta?
Greta is the pearl of great price — beauty formed from pressure, gates of heaven made from single pearls, the kingdom worth everything.
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Greta name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Greta does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Pearl", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Greta.
Greta means "Pearl." It is a German/Greek name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Pearl" — runs right through the Bible.
German/Greek. Greta comes into English from German/Greek and carries the sense "Pearl." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Greta
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Greta?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Greta?
You can read every verse where Greta appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.