Anita
/uhneeːtuh/ English Female
Meaning & Origin
Anita is a English name meaning "Grace; favour". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Argentina. Likely derived from the Spanish diminutive of Anna, or from Hebrew Hannah, both meaning 'grace'.
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Female
Phonetic uhneeːtuh
IPA əniːtə
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as uhneeːtuh. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Anita
- · Anita Ekberg - Actress
- · Anita Baker - Singer
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