Markita is a beautiful and unique name for a baby girl. It has English origins and is pronounced as mar-KEE-tuh (/mɑrˈkiːtə/). The name Markita is a variation of Marquita. Although not extremely popular, Markita has been given to newborns in Pennsylvania over the years. In 1994, there were 12 occurrences of the name, ranking at number 657. The name Markita has a charming and feminine sound to it, making it perfect for parents looking for something distinctive yet elegant for their daughter.
Markita del Carpio Landry is a Bolivian-American chemist and assistant professor at the University of California, Berkeley, known for her research in nanomaterials for brain imaging and sustainable crop development, and recipient of the 2022 Vilcek prize for creative promise. |