Areta

Areta is a surname possibly derived from Greek ἀρετή (arete) meaning "virtue". It is also a given name. Notable people with the name include:

Surname

 * Esteban Areta (1932–2007), Spanish footballer
 * Luis Felipe Areta (born 1942), Spanish triple jumper

Given name

 * Areta Konomi (born 1989), Greek volleyball player
 * Areta Koopu (born 1941), New Zealand social worker and activist
 * Areta Wilkinson (born 1969), New Zealand jeweller