What is the origin of the name Lanita?

Lanita is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Lanita?

Lanita is currently ranked #12833 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Lanita?

Lanita is pronounced lə-NEE-tə.

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Lanita

lə-NEE-tə

Popularity

#12833

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

3,713

Peak Year

#113 in 1958

First Recorded

1913

Style

Cute & Playful

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A diminutive of Lana, Lanita is often associated with a light or bright nature. It might also be linked to Helen, meaning 'light' or 'torch'.

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Numerology

The Achiever

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

Nicknames

Lani Nita

Spelling Variations

Lanna Lannita

Similar Names

Alana Anita Lenore Lorena

Personality Traits

CharmingBrightSociableKind

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