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Retha
Girl NameSouthern African Origin
Meaning
Short form of MARGARETHA.
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Retha Warnicke
Retha Marvine Warnicke (born 1939) is an American historian and Professor of History at Arizona State University.
IntelligenceKindnessWisdom
Retha Swindell
Retha Swindell is an American retired athlete.
AmbitionResilienceSuccess
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