What is the origin of the name Clarita?

Clarita is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Clarita?

Clarita is currently ranked #12399 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Clarita?

Clarita is pronounced klah-REE-tah.

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GirlLatin

Clarita

klah-REE-tah

Popularity

#12399

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

1,236

Peak Year

#31 in 1932

First Recorded

1892

Style

Soft & Gentle, Vintage

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Clarita is a Spanish and Italian diminutive of Clara, derived from the Latin word 'clarus', meaning 'clear', 'bright', or 'famous'.

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Clare Claire Rita

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Numerology

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Nicknames

Clare Claire Rita

Similar Names

Bella Lucia Aurora Valentina

Personality Traits

intelligentoptimisticpuregraceful

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