EntertainmentAmerican1942 – 2018
Aretha Franklin
Queen of Soul, 'Respect,' 18-time Grammy winner, civil rights advocate
Biography
The legendary 'Queen of Soul,' Aretha Franklin was one of the most influential and celebrated singers in music history, known for her powerful voice and iconic songs like 'Respect' and 'Think.'
Quick Facts
Category
Entertainment
Nationality
American
Born
1942
Died
2018
Thinking about the name
Areatha
Greek origin
“Related to Aretha, which may derive from Greek 'arete' (excellence, virtue), Areatha adds the '-tha' suffix for a more individualized spelling. Like its variant Aretha, the name carries noble connotations and has African American cultural significance. Areatha feels warm and substantial.”