Girl name
Marita name meaning
“beloved; bitter; rebellion”
Marita is a feminine diminutive of Maria used in several European languages, with interpretations including ‘beloved’, ‘bitter’, and ‘rebellion’. Its source is Hebrew Miryam, transmitted through Greek and Latin as Maria. These meanings are competing explanations of the source name, whose original meaning remains disputed.
What does Marita mean?
Beloved; bitter; rebellion
In Indonesian: yang dikasihi; pahit; pemberontakan
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 Marita
Marita is an established diminutive of Maria in several European languages. Maria comes from Hebrew Miryam through Greek and Latin; its original meaning is disputed, with readings including 'beloved', 'bitter', and 'rebellion'.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Marita
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Marita, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Marita: beloved; bitter; rebellion
- Cornelia: of the Cornelius family; associated with horn
- Sisilia: blind; a form of Cecilia
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Meaning of each word
- Marita: beloved; bitter; rebellion
- Katherine: pure, in traditional interpretation
- Cecilia: blind or unable to see
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Marita Olga
Meaning of each word
- Marita: beloved; bitter; rebellion
- Olga: holy, blessed
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Florentina Marita Jacqueline
Meaning of each word
- Florentina: flowering, flourishing
- Marita: beloved; bitter; rebellion
- Jacqueline: supplanter; one who grasps the heel
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Marita Renata
Meaning of each word
- Marita: beloved; bitter; rebellion
- Renata: born again
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Meaning of each word
- Marita: beloved; bitter; rebellion
- Karmila: garden; vineyard
- Priscilla: ancient, from former times
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How to pronounce Marita
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦫꦶꦠ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮛᮤᮒ |
Is Marita a girl’s name?
Yes, Marita is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Marita ranks #1,770 among girl names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Marita
- Maria♀Beloved
- Marina♀Of the sea
- Marta♂♀Lady, mistress of the house
- Marisa♀Maria and renowned warrior
- Masita♀Hair-comber
- Marlina♀Mary and Magdalene
- Martha♀Lady, mistress of the house
- Mariana♀Associated with Marius or Maria
- Marini♀Of the sea
- Martina♀Associated with the god Mars
- Marie♀Beloved
- Marissa♀Maria and renowned warrior
Famous people named Marita
- Marita Rosida · b. 1973
- Marita Sari · b. 1990
FAQ about the name Marita
What is the meaning of Marita?
Marita means beloved; bitter; rebellion. Marita is an established diminutive of Maria in several European languages. Maria comes from Hebrew Miryam through Greek and Latin; its original meaning is disputed, with readings including 'beloved', 'bitter', and 'rebellion'.
Is Marita a girl’s name?
Yes, Marita is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Marita?
Marita is of Hebrew, Greek, Latin and European origin.
How many syllables does Marita have?
Marita has 3 syllables (Ma-ri-ta) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Marita?
Marita ranks #1,770 among girl names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Marita?
Some ideas: Marita Cornelia Sisilia; Marita Katherine Cecilia; Marita Olga.
Famous people named Marita?
Notable people named Marita include Marita Rosida, Marita Sari.
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