"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."
Christian Name · Italian/Latin Origin
Loretta Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Loretta
girl
Loretta means "Laurel tree; Pure; Crowned with laurel", a girl's name of Italian/Latin origin. The name Loretta does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Loretta endures temptation — the crown of righteousness laid up, the crown of life promised, the laurel-crowned soul who loves Christ's appearing.
Is Loretta 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.
Pronunciation:/lor-ET-ah/
OriginItalian/Latin
MeaningLaurel tree; Pure; Crowned with laurel
What does Loretta mean?
Loretta is a girl name of Italian/Latin origin meaning "Laurel tree; Pure; Crowned with laurel". Loretta wears the laurel crown — and the crown of righteousness awaits the faithful.
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What does Loretta mean in the Bible?
Loretta means "Laurel tree; Pure; Crowned with laurel" and is a name of Italian/Latin origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Loretta wears the laurel crown — and the crown of righteousness awaits the faithful. 'Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day.' Loretta's crown is reserved in heaven.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Loretta?
Loretta is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Laurel tree; Pure; Crowned with laurel" — not because Scripture names anyone Loretta.
"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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Which books of the Bible mention Loretta?
Loretta is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Loretta?
Loretta endures temptation — the crown of righteousness laid up, the crown of life promised, the laurel-crowned soul who loves Christ's appearing.
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Names that pair well with Loretta
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Dante
boy
"Enduring; Steadfast; Lasting"
Loretta & Dante
Nicholas
boy
"Victory of the people"
Loretta & Nicholas
Abraham
boy
"Father of many nations"
Loretta & Abraham
Abraham
boy
"Father of many nations"
Loretta & Abraham
Benjamin
boy
"Son of my right hand"
Loretta & Benjamin
Christopher
boy
"Christ-bearer"
Loretta & Christopher
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Loretta name meaning: frequently asked questions
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.
Loretta means "Laurel tree; Pure; Crowned with laurel." It is an Italian/Latin name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Laurel tree; Pure; Crowned with laurel" — runs right through the Bible.
Italian/Latin. Loretta comes into English from Italian/Latin and carries the sense "Laurel tree; Pure; Crowned with laurel." 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 Loretta
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Loretta?
You can read every verse where Loretta 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.