What is the origin of the name Marquitta?

Marquitta is a name of Latin origin.

How do you pronounce Marquitta?

Marquitta is pronounced mar-KWIT-uh.

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Marquitta

mar-KWIT-uh

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

1,183

Peak Year

#138 in 1983

First Recorded

1938

Style

Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A feminine diminutive of Marcus or Mark, likely of Latin origin related to Mars, the Roman god of war.

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Mar Quita Kita

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Nicknames

Mar Quita Kita

Spelling Variations

Marquita Marcita

Similar Names

Marcella Victoria Valerie Andrea

Personality Traits

AmbitiousDeterminedStrongLeadership

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