Rita
Meaning of Rita
Rita is a beautiful and timeless name for baby girls. It has a charming, feminine sound that is easy to pronounce in both American English and British English (REE-tuh). The name Rita also has a variation, Margarita, which adds a touch of elegance and sophistication. Throughout the years, Rita has maintained its popularity, consistently appearing on the list of top names for newborn girls in the United States. While it may not currently be as commonly chosen as some other names, Rita has a rich history and continues to be loved by many parents. Whether you're drawn to its simplicity or appreciate its classic appeal, Rita is an excellent choice for your little one.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as REE-tuh (/ˈriːtə/)
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Notable People Named Rita
| Rita Hayworth was a glamorous American actress who achieved stardom during the Golden Age of Hollywood and was known as "The Love Goddess." |
| Rita Levi-Montalcini, an Italian neurobiologist, won the 1986 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for her discovery of nerve growth factor (NGF) alongside colleague Stanley Cohen. |
| Rita Moreno is a Puerto Rican actress, dancer, and singer known for her work on stage and screen, with a career spanning over eight decades and numerous prestigious awards. |
| Rita Frances Dove is an accomplished American poet and essayist, who served as Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress and was the second African American to receive the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry. |
| Rita Mae Brown is an American feminist writer known for her novel Rubyfruit Jungle and her advocacy for civil rights and the inclusion of lesbians in feminist movements. |
| Rita Asfour was an American modern artist known for her colorful aesthetic paintings of the human figure, projecting life and movement through strong compositions and embodying feminine mystique and sensuality. |
| Rita of Cascia was an Italian widow who became an Augustinian nun known for her piety, miraculous intercession, and portrayal with a bleeding wound on her forehead. |
| Rita Coolidge is a Grammy-winning American recording artist known for her hits across various music genres in the 1970s and 1980s, including "(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher" and "We're All Alone." |
| Alfarita Constantia Marley, also known as Rita Marley, is a Cuban-born Jamaican singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur, and the widow of reggae legend Bob Marley. |
| Rita Jeptoo is a renowned Kenyan marathon runner with multiple wins in prestigious marathons and a bronze medal at the IAAF World Road Running Championships. |
| Rita Panahi is an Australian conservative news anchor, columnist, and radio host known for her work with The Herald and Weekly Times, Sky News Australia, and the Seven Network. |
| Rita Pavone is an Italian-Swiss singer and actress known for her success in the 1960s. |
| Rita Yahan-Farouz, known as Rita, is a renowned Israeli singer and actress. |
| Rita Joe was a renowned Mi'kmaq poet and songwriter, known as the Poet Laureate of the Mi'kmaq people. |
| Rita McBride is an American artist and sculptor based in Los Angeles and Düsseldorf, known for her work as a professor at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf and her marriage to American painter Glen Rubsamen. |
