Girl name
Anita name meaning
“grace, favor”
Anita is a feminine name from Spanish, meaning “grace” or “favor.” It is an affectionate form of Ana, which ultimately comes from the Hebrew name Ḥannah. The meaning follows this connection to Ḥannah, linking the Spanish form Anita with its Hebrew source through the related name Ana.
What does Anita mean?
The ending -ita occurs in names such as Novita, Puspita, and Paramita. Despite the shared sound, it is not a single suffix with a common meaning; each name has its own explanation. More girl names ending in -ita →
Origin and cultural usage of Anita
From Spanish Anita, an affectionate form of Ana, ultimately from Hebrew Ḥannah, associated with grace or favor.
Name combinations with Anita
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Anita, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Anita as a first name
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Interpretation
A picture of generosity as beautiful as a cluster of palm blossoms.Meaning of each word
- Anita: grace, favor
- Mayang: a palm or areca flower cluster
- Bella: beautiful, lovely
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Interpretation
May generosity come together with wisdom and radiant light.Meaning of each word
- Anita: grace, favor
- Sonya: wisdom, good judgment
- Nurlia: light
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Anita Puteri
Interpretation
May this daughter grow with grace and a generous heart.Meaning of each word
- Anita: grace, favor
- Puteri: daughter; princess
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Interpretation
A picture of generosity shining like a small crown studded with stars.Meaning of each word
- Anita: grace, favor
- Tiara: small ornamental crown
- Stella: a star in the sky
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Interpretation
May an enduring ruler be guided by knowledge and generosity.Meaning of each word
- Anita: grace, favor
- Erika: everlasting ruler
- Widia: learning, knowledge
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Anita Cahaya
Interpretation
May a generous heart radiate bright light throughout life.Meaning of each word
- Anita: grace, favor
- Cahaya: radiance or shining illumination
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Anita Laras
Interpretation
May generosity bring a beautiful sense of harmony to life.Meaning of each word
- Anita: grace, favor
- Laras: accord; musical harmony
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Interpretation
A picture of a radiant heavenly woman with grace and generosity.Meaning of each word
- Anita: grace, favor
- Clarissa: bright, renowned
- Hapsari: celestial maiden, heavenly woman
Anita as a middle name
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Interpretation
A picture of grace and blessings shining like stars in the sky.Meaning of each word
- Lintang: a star in the sky
- Anita: grace, favor
- Restu: blessing, goodwill and approval
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Interpretation
May generosity become a pearl that holds hope within.Meaning of each word
- Nadya: hope; tender or fresh
- Anita: grace, favor
- Mutiara: a pearl formed inside a shell
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Interpretation
May measured generosity bring a sense of harmony to life.Meaning of each word
- Pramita: measured, ascertained
- Anita: grace, favor
- Laras: accord; musical harmony
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Interpretation
A picture of a beautiful heavenly woman with grace and generosity.Meaning of each word
- Hapsari: celestial maiden, heavenly woman
- Anita: grace, favor
- Nauli: the beautiful, the lovely
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Interpretation
May a ruler embody generosity and the perfection of virtue.Meaning of each word
- Paramita: perfection of virtue
- Anita: grace, favor
- Rika: ruler, powerful
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Interpretation
A picture of a brave soul with generosity as beautiful as the moon.Meaning of each word
- Vira: hero, a courageous figure
- Anita: grace, favor
- Luna: the moon
Anita as a last name
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Hapsari Anita
Interpretation
A picture of a heavenly woman bringing grace and generosity.Meaning of each word
- Hapsari: celestial maiden, heavenly woman
- Anita: grace, favor
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Interpretation
A picture of generosity shining like a small crown filled with light.Meaning of each word
- Cahyani: radiant, full of light
- Tiara: small ornamental crown
- Anita: grace, favor
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Dinda Anita
Interpretation
May a cherished younger sibling grow with grace and generosity.Meaning of each word
- Dinda: beloved younger sibling
- Anita: grace, favor
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Suci Anita
Interpretation
May generosity grow from a heart that is pure and unblemished.Meaning of each word
- Suci: pure, free from stain
- Anita: grace, favor
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Interpretation
A picture of grace and generosity shining in September.Meaning of each word
- Septia: associated with September
- Nurlia: light
- Anita: grace, favor
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Noviana Anita
Interpretation
A picture of a November presence bringing grace and generosity.Meaning of each word
- Noviana: associated with November
- Anita: grace, favor
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How to pronounce Anita
| Syllables | 3 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦤꦶꦠ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮔᮤᮒ |
Is Anita a girl’s name?
Yes, Anita is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Anita ranks #43 among girl names in our data sample (115 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Anita
Names with related meanings
- Kurnia♂♀A gift bringing goodness
- Rizky♂♀Sustenance, provision
- Rizki♂♀Sustenance, provision
- Ani♀Grace, favor
- Anna♀Grace, favor
- Ana♀Grace, favor
- Kurniawati♀Woman endowed with a gift or blessing
- Nita♀Grace, favor
- Riska♀Sustenance or provision
- Nia♀Gift, blessing
- Kurniasih♀A gift and affection
- Yohana♀God has shown grace
Famous people named Anita
- Anita Hara · b. 1980
- Anita Noeringhati · b. 1963
- Anita Carolina Mohade
- Anita Jacoba Gah · b. 1974
- Anita Rachman · b. 1944
- Anita Tourisia · b. 1956
- Anita Yasmin
- Anita · b. 1981
- Anita · b. 1975
- Anita · b. 1981
- Anita · b. 1973
- Anita · b. 2001
FAQ about the name Anita
What is the meaning of Anita?
Anita means grace, favor. From Spanish Anita, an affectionate form of Ana, ultimately from Hebrew Ḥannah, associated with grace or favor.
Is Anita a girl’s name?
Yes, Anita is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Anita?
Anita is of European and Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Anita have?
Anita has 3 syllables (A-ni-ta) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Anita?
Anita ranks #43 among girl names in our data sample (115 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Anita?
Some ideas: Anita Mayang Bella; Lintang Anita Restu; Hapsari Anita.
Famous people named Anita?
Notable people named Anita include Anita Hara, Anita Noeringhati, Anita Carolina Mohade.
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