Marita
mah-REE-tah
Popularity
#11734
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'.
Numerology
The Peacemaker
Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.
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