Juanita
hwah-NEE-tah
Popularity
#2585
Letters
7
Syllables
3
Origin
Spanish
Total Births
208,612
Peak Year
#5,428 in 1924
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Juanita is a Spanish diminutive of Juana, the feminine form of Juan (John), meaning "God is gracious".
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Juanita Moore
American film, stage, and television actress
Juanita Broaddrick
American former nursing home administrator
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