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Marita

mah-REE-tah

Popularity

#11734

falling

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Spanish

Total Births

5,071

Peak Year

#125 in 1954

First Recorded

1901

Style

Soft & Gentle, Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Marita is a Spanish and Swedish diminutive of Maria, a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'bitter' or 'sea of bitterness'. It is also sometimes associated with 'rebellious' or 'wished-for child'.

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Numerology

2

The Peacemaker

Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.

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Personality Traits

LovingNurturingIndependentCreative

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