Lucretia

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Date	Editor	Change Summary
6/9/2023, 2:32 PM	Mike C	update #114
4/5/2022, 10:13 PM	Mike C	update #112
5/29/2020, 9:30 PM	Mike C	update #108
1/22/2019, 10:01 AM	Mike C	update #101
2/12/2007, 1:03 AM	Mike C	earliest recorded revision

Gender Feminine

Usage Ancient Roman, Roman Mythology

Pronounced Pron. /lu.ˈkreː.ti.a/(Latin) /lu.ˈkɹi.ʃə/(English)

Meaning & 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.