Anita

/əˈniːtə/ noun

Definition

a feminine given name of Spanish origin

Etymology

Spanish diminutive of Ana (Anne), ultimately from Hebrew Hannah meaning 'grace' or 'favor'

Kelly Says

This name traveled from ancient Hebrew through Latin and Spanish to become popular worldwide - it's basically 'little Anne' in Spanish!

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