Benita
Meaning of Benita
Benita is a feminine name with Spanish origins. It is pronounced as be-NEE-tah in Spanish and buh-NEE-tuh in American English. The name Benita has variations such as Benedetta and Benoîte. In terms of popularity, the name Benita has had fluctuating occurrences in the United States over the years. In recent years, it has been given to approximately 11 to 22 newborns per year, with its highest ranking being 5945 in 2021. Despite its relatively low usage, Benita carries a sense of elegance and charm, making it a lovely choice for parents seeking a unique yet beautiful name for their baby girl.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as be-NEE-tah (/beˈnita/)
American English
- Pronunced as buh-NEE-tuh (/bəˈniːtə/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Benita
| Benita Katzenellenbogen - Benita S. Katzenellenbogen is an American physiologist and cell biologist known for her research on cancer, endocrinology, and women's health, particularly focusing on nuclear receptors and improving endocrine therapies for breast cancer. |
| Benita Ferrero-Waldner is an Austrian diplomat and politician who served as Foreign Minister of Austria and as the European Commissioner for External Relations and European Neighbourhood Policy. |
| Benita Washington - Benita Jones is an American gospel musician known for her breakthrough album "Hold On" and has released a total of five projects in her music career. |
| Benita Epstein - Benita L. Epstein is a prolific gag cartoonist known for her work in magazines, greeting cards, websites, and newspapers, and as a regular contributor to the comic strip Six Chix. |
| Benita Sena Okity-Duah is a Ghanaian fashion designer, politician, and former member of parliament for Ledzokuku constituency in the Greater Accra Region. |
| Benita Koch-Otte, also known as Benita Otte, was a German weaver and textile designer who received training at the Bauhaus. |
| Benita Jaye Willis is an Australian long-distance runner with three national championships and a gold medal at the 2004 IAAF World Cross Country Championships. |
| Benita Fitzgerald-Brown - Benita Fitzgerald Mosley is a retired American athlete known for her success in the women's 100 meters hurdles event. |
| Benita Ha is a Hong Kong Canadian actress, best known for her role in the Canadian television show Street Cents. |
| Benita Sanders is a Canadian artist known for her work in printmaking, painting, and pastels. |
| Benita Raphan was an American filmmaker and designer known for directing short documentary films about "eccentric and unusual minds", including John Nash, Buckminster Fuller, Edwin Land and Emily Dickinson. |
| Benita Asas Manterola was a Spanish teacher, journalist, and suffragist. |
