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GirlPronounced Latin /lu.ˈkreː.ti.a/; English /lu.ˈkɹi.ʃə/Dutch language family

Lucretia

A name meaning "profit, wealth".

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Lucretia is a girl name meaning "profit, wealth".

Pronunciation: Latin /lu.ˈkreː.ti.a/; English /lu.ˈkɹi.ʃə/.

GenderGirl
Meaningprofit, wealth
PronunciationLatin /lu.ˈkreː.ti.a/; English /lu.ˈkɹi.ʃə/
Language familyDutch

Meaning and history

Feminine form of the Roman family name Lucretius, possibly from Latin lucrum meaning "profit, wealth". According Roman legend Lucretia was a maiden who was raped by the son of the king of Rome. This caused a great uproar among the Roman citizens, and the monarchy was overthrown. This name was also borne by a 4th-century saint and martyr from Mérida, Spain.

Notes and context

Usage: ancient roman, roman mythology