What is the origin of the name Benita?

Benita is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Benita?

Benita is currently ranked #11229 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Benita?

Benita is pronounced beh-NEE-tah.

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Benita

beh-NEE-tah

Popularity

#11229

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

13,658

Peak Year

#480 in 1961

First Recorded

1889

Style

Vintage, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Spanish and Italian feminine form of Benedict, meaning 'blessed'.

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

Benita Fitzgerald-Brown
American Olympic gold medalist in track and field.

Nicknames

Ben Nita

Similar Names

Anita Juanita Belita Renata

Personality Traits

KindGenerousOptimisticCompassionate

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