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Meanings

Anglo-Saxon Baby Names Meaning:

In Anglo-Saxon Baby Names the meaning of the name Loretta is: Small sage one.

English Baby Names Meaning:

In English Baby Names the meaning of the name Loretta is: The laurel tree or sweet bay tree symbolic of honor and victory. Old name with many variants.

Italian Baby Names Meaning:

In Italian Baby Names the meaning of the name Loretta is: laurel or bay. Also refers to the name of the town Loreto, where the holy house of the Virgin Mary was reputed to have been moved to during the 13th century.

Latin Baby Names Meaning:

In Latin Baby Names the meaning of the name Loretta is: or Lora referring to the laurel tree or sweet bay tree symbolic of honor and victory. A saint's name.

Spanish Baby Names Meaning:

In Spanish Baby Names the meaning of the name Loretta is: Pure.

American Baby Names Meaning:

In American Baby Names the meaning of the name Loretta is: Pure.

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