What is the origin of the name Janita?

Janita is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Janita?

Janita is currently ranked #11505 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Janita?

Janita is pronounced jah-NEE-tuh.

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GirlHebrew

Janita

jah-NEE-tuh

Popularity

#11505

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

1,831

Peak Year

#57 in 1963

First Recorded

1915

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Cute & Playful

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A feminine name meaning 'God is gracious'. It is typically a variation of Jane or Janet.

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Jani Jan Nita

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Numerology

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Nicknames

Jani Jan Nita

Spelling Variations

Janitha Janitae Jeanita

Similar Names

Juanita Danita Anita Gianna

Personality Traits

KindCompassionateFriendlyLoyal

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