Anita
/ə-NEE-tə/
Meaning
Grace, favored by God
At a glance
- Origin: American
- Gender: girl
- Syllables: 3
- Popularity: Common
- Baby-safe: Yes
Cultural notes
Anita is a Spanish diminutive of Anna, a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace" or "favor." The name has been popular in various cultures, notably in India due to Hindi film actress Anita Raj and in the West with singer Anita Baker.
Vibes
American
English
girl