Areta is a surname possibly derived from Greek ἀρετή (
arete
() is a concept in ancient Greek thought that refers to "excellence" of any kind—especially a person or thing's "full realization of potential or inherent function." The term may also refer to excellence in "Virtue, moral virtue."
The conce ...
) meaning "virtue".
It is also a given name. Notable people with the name include:Name of Irans oldest civilisation (7000 years bc)in province Jiroft.
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Esteban Areta
Esteban Areta Vélez (14 April 1932 – 9 July 2007) was a Spanish footballer who played as a defender.
Honours
;Barcelona
*Inter-Cities Fairs Cup
The Inter-Cities Fairs Cup, most commonly referred to as the Fairs Cup and sometimes as the ...
(1932–2007), Spanish footballer
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Luis Felipe Areta
Luis Felipe Areta Sampériz (born 28 March 1942 in San Sebastián, Guipúzcoa) is a retired Spain, Spanish triple jumper.
His personal best jump was 16.36 metres, achieved in July 1968 in Estocolmo, Stockholm. He had a better indoor mark with 16 ...
(born 1942), Spanish triple jumper
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Areta Konomi
Areta Konomi (; born January 31, 1989) is a Greek retired volleyball player, who was a member of the Greece women's national volleyball team. She became a well-known competitor with Hellenic powerhouse Olympiacos Piraeus. As a member of the Pi ...
(born 1989), Greek volleyball player
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Areta Koopu
Dame Areta Koopu (née King; born 8 March 1941) is a New Zealand social worker and Māori people, Māori activist. She was a member of the New Zealand Māori Council from 1987 to 1992, National President of the Māori Women's Welfare League fro ...
(born 1941), New Zealand social worker and activist
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Areta Wilkinson (born 1969), New Zealand jeweller
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