Junita is a female name with English pronunciation as joo-NEE-tuh (/dʒuˈniːtə/). It is also sometimes spelled as Juanita. The origin of the name Junita is Spanish, derived from the male name Juan, which means "God is gracious." Junita has a long history in the United States, with records dating back to at least 1912. It gained popularity in the mid-20th century and peaked in the 1940s when it ranked within the top 1000 names for newborn girls. While its popularity has declined over time, Junita remains a unique and beautiful choice for parents seeking a name with Spanish origins and associations with grace and blessings.
Junita Carolina Kloppers-Lourens is a South African politician and former educationist who served as the Shadow Minister of Science & Technology with the Democratic Alliance (DA). |