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Arethusa

Meaning

From Greek Αρεθουσα (Arethousa), which is possibly derived from αρδω (ardo) "water" and θοος (thoos)

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Name Personality

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Famous People Named Arethusa

Arethusa Gibson

Susannah Arethusa Gibson (née Cullum, 1814–1885) was an English Liberal activist and feminist of the 19th century, who variously supported Giuseppe Mazzini and the unification of Italy, mesmerism and.

AmbitionCharismaLeadership

Arethusa (journal)

Arethusa is an academic journal established in 1967.

IntelligenceKindnessWisdom

Arethusa (mythology)

In Greek mythology, Arethusa (; ) was a nymph and daughter of Nereus (making her a Nereid),Virgil, Georgics 4.

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Arethusa Leigh-White

Arethusa Flora Gartside Leigh-White (née Hawker) (3 January 1885 – 1959) was the second World Association Director, whose nine years in office ended in 1947.

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HMS Arethusa (1759)

Aréthuse was a French frigate, launched in 1757 during the Seven Years' War.

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