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Loretta

luh-REH-tuh

Loretta (name) means a female given name derived from Lauretta, an Italian diminutive of Laura. Example: “Loretta Lynn was one of the most influential country singers of her era.”

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A female given name derived from Lauretta, an Italian diminutive of Laura.
"Loretta Lynn was one of the most influential country singers of her era."

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In plain EnglishA woman's first name that traces back to Laura through Italian.

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_____ Lynn was one of the most influential country singers of her era.

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What does “Loretta” mean?

The word “Loretta” means a female given name derived from Lauretta, an Italian diminutive of Laura. In plain terms, a woman's first name that traces back to Laura through Italian.

How do you pronounce “Loretta”?

“Loretta” is pronounced luh-REH-tuh (/ˌləˈɹɛtə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Loretta” in a sentence?

Here is “Loretta” used in a sentence: “Loretta Lynn was one of the most influential country singers of her era.”

What part of speech is “Loretta”?

“Loretta” is a name.

Is “Loretta” a common word?

“Loretta” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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