Marita
Meaning of Marita
Marita is a female name with Italian and Spanish origins. It is pronounced as mah-REE-tah in both languages. In English, it is pronounced as muh-REE-tuh. The name Marita has variations such as Marietta. In the United States, Marita has been steadily used over the years, with varying levels of popularity. In recent years, it has ranked around 7th to 18th in terms of occurrence, with around 6 to 16 newborns named Marita each year. The name has a long history, dating back to at least the early 20th century when it ranked among the top names for baby girls. Marita carries an elegant and timeless charm that appeals to parents looking for a classic yet unique name for their little girl.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as mah-REE-tah (/maˈri.ta/)
Spanish
- Pronunced as mah-REE-tah (/maˈɾi.ta/)
English
- Pronunced as muh-REE-tuh (/məˈriːtə/)
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Notable People Named Marita
| Marita Bonner, also known as Marieta Bonner, was an influential American writer, essayist, and playwright associated with the Harlem Renaissance. |
| Ilona Marita Lorenz was a German woman known for her affair with Fidel Castro and her involvement in an assassination attempt on his life by the CIA in 1960. |
| Marita Cheng is a renowned Australian entrepreneur and robotics innovator, known for founding Robogals and Aubot, and for her contributions to technology and science. |
| Marita Koch, a German former sprint track and field athlete, set numerous world records in both outdoor and indoor events during her career. |
| Marita Conlon-McKenna is an acclaimed Irish author known for her historical children's book Under the Hawthorn Tree and has published over 20 books for both young readers and adults. |
| Marita Gerianne Titler is an American nurse scholar and the Rhetaugh G. Dumas Endowed Chair at the University of Michigan's School of Nursing. |
| Marita Golden is an accomplished American novelist, nonfiction writer, professor, and co-founder of the Hurston/Wright Foundation, supporting African-American writers. |
| Marita Helena Ulvskog is a Swedish politician and former Member of the European Parliament known for her affiliation with the Social Democrats. |
| Marita Sturken is an American scholar, author, professor, and critic. |
| Marita van der Vyver is an Afrikaans author known for her books for both adults and youth, and she currently resides in France with her family. |
| Sara Marita Kramer is a Dutch-born Austrian ski jumper. |
| Marita Hakala is a Finnish businessperson and fashion model who started her modeling career in Finland before becoming a full-time professional model in Milan, Italy. |
| Marita Solberg - Marita Kvarving Sølberg is a Norwegian soprano known for her exceptional vocal talent. |
| Marita Redondo, an American former tennis player, made her mark in the 1970s and early 1980s. |
| Marita Lange is a former East German athlete who won a silver medal in the shot put event at the 1968 Summer Olympics. |
