Juanita
Meaning of Juanita
Juanita is a feminine name with Spanish origins. It is the diminutive form of Juana and holds the same meaning, which is "God is gracious" or "gift from God." The name Juanita has a rich history and is commonly used in Spanish-speaking countries. In terms of pronunciation, it remains consistent across different English dialects, such as American English and British English, where it is pronounced as wah-NEE-tuh (/wɑˈniːtə/). The Spanish pronunciation, on the other hand, follows a slightly different pattern and sounds like hwah-NEE-tah (/xwaˈni.ta/). Juanita has been popular in the United States over the years, consistently ranking within the top 300 names for newborn girls. It peaked in popularity in the 1950s but still remains a well-known and cherished name today.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as hwah-NEE-tah (/xwaˈni.ta/)
English
- Pronunced as wah-NEE-tuh (/wɑˈniːtə/)
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Notable People Named Juanita
| Juanita Broaddrick is an American former nursing home administrator who alleged that she was raped by U.S. President Bill Clinton in 1978 when he was the Attorney General of Arkansas. |
| Juanita Hall was an acclaimed American musical theatre and film actress known for her Tony Award-winning role as Bloody Mary in South Pacific and her portrayal of Madame Liang in Flower Drum Song. |
| Juanita Millender-McDonald was an American politician who represented California's 37th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1996 until her passing in 2007. |
| Juanita Craft was an American activist and politician known for her involvement in the civil rights movement and her service on the Dallas City Council in Texas. |
| Juanita Hamel Early Fowle was a renowned American artist and writer known for her syndicated stories and illustrations in newspapers during the 1910s and 1920s. |
| Juanita Ruth Coulson was an American science fiction and fantasy writer famous for her Children of the Stars series and her role as an editor of the science fiction fanzine Yandro. |
| Juanita Abernathy - Juanita Odessa Jones Abernathy was an American civil rights activist and the wife of Ralph Abernathy. |
| Juanita Bartlett was a renowned American screenwriter and television producer, famous for her work on The Rockford Files and The New Maverick, among other series. |
| Juanita Terry Williams was an American politician and businesswoman. |
