Etta

/ˈɛtə/ noun

Definition

A female given name (from Germanic roots meaning 'estate'); also the Greek letter Η (eta) used in mathematics and science.

Etymology

As a name: from Germanic 'Henriette' or Old German 'Adalhaid'; as a letter: from Greek 'eta' (ἦτα), the seventh letter of the Greek alphabet with roots in Phoenician.

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Etta James, the legendary blues singer, made the name iconic in music history—her powerful voice and emotional depth helped define modern American music and influenced countless artists across multiple genres.

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