Anita
Meaning of Anita
The name Anita is a charming and timeless choice for a baby girl, carrying rich cultural significance and a melodic sound. Pronounced ah-NEE-tah in Spanish and uh-NEE-tuh in English, Anita has its roots in Hebrew, derived from the name Hannah, which means "grace" or "favor." The name has enjoyed popularity across various cultures, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries. It also holds historical associations with notable figures such as Anita Garibaldi, an iconic revolutionary figure in 19th-century Italy. While its popularity has seen fluctuations over the years in the United States, reaching its peak in the mid-20th century, Anita continues to be a beloved choice for parents seeking a name that exudes elegance and grace. Variations of the name include Annita, providing an alternative spelling while preserving its classic charm.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as ah-NEE-tah (/a.ˈni.ta/)
English
- Pronunced as uh-NEE-tuh (/əˈni.tə/)
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Notable People Named Anita
| Anita Indira Anand is a Canadian lawyer and politician, currently serving as the president of the Treasury Board and representing the riding of Oakville in the House of Commons as a member of the Liberal Party. |
| Anita Mui Yim-fong was a celebrated Hong Kong singer and actress known for her significant impact on the Cantopop music genre and her iconic status as a Cantopop diva. |
| Anita Faye Hill is an American lawyer, educator, and author known for her role in the 1991 sexual harassment accusation against U.S. Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas. |
| Anita Sarkeesian is a Canadian-American feminist media critic and the founder of Feminist Frequency, known for her critique of portrayals of women in popular culture, particularly in video games. |
| Kerstin Anita Marianne Ekberg was a Swedish actress known for her beauty and iconic role in the film La Dolce Vita. |
| Anita Pallenberg, a German-Italian actress and model, was a prominent figure in the 1960s and 1970s and known as the muse of the Rolling Stones. |
| Anita Rani Nazran, also known as Anita Rani, is a popular British radio and television presenter. |
| Anita Madeleine Harris is a renowned English actress, singer, and entertainer. |
| Anita O'Day, an American jazz singer, was known for her unique style and refusal to conform to traditional female stereotypes in the music industry. |
| Anita Dobson, also known as Lady May, is a renowned English actress and singer, famous for her role in EastEnders and her marriage to Queen guitarist Brian May. |
| Anita Desai is an Indian novelist and Emerita John E. Burchard Professor of Humanities at MIT, known for being shortlisted for the Booker Prize three times and receiving the Sahitya Akademi Award for her novel Fire on the Mountain. |
| Anita Borg was an American computer scientist known for her advocacy for women in technology and for founding the Institute for Women and Technology and the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing. |
| Anita Moorjani is a renowned author, best known for her New York Times bestseller, Dying to be Me. |
| Anita Earls is an American civil rights attorney and associate justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court, known for her work with the Southern Coalition for Social Justice and the United States Department of Justice. |
| Anita Ratnam is a renowned Indian dancer and choreographer known for her expertise in Bharat Natyam and her unique dance style "Neo Bharatam". |
