Marita

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The meaning of Marita varies depending on its origin. In Spanish, it means “pearl,” while in Italian, it is a diminutive form of the name Maria, meaning “bitter.” In Finnish, it means “of the sea” or “sea-born.”
Pronunciation
In Spanish, Marita is pronounced with the stress on the first syllable, “ma-REE-ta.” In Italian, it is pronounced as “ma-REE-tah.” In Finnish, it is pronounced with the stress on the second syllable, “MA-ri-ta."
MAH-ree-tah(Finnish)
ma-REE-ta(German, Spanish)
Popularity
Marita is not a highly popular name throughout the world. However, it is more commonly used in some countries than others. According to data from the United States Social Security Administration, the name Marita was most popular in the 1950s and has since declined significantly in usage.

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Marita Name meanings & History

Marita has several possible origins, including Spanish, Italian, and Finnish. The meaning of Marita varies depending on its origin. In Spanish, it means “pearl,” while in Italian, it is a diminutive form of the name Maria, meaning “bitter.” In Finnish, it means “of the sea” or “sea-born.”. Diminutive of Maria. Marita is a versatile name that can be used in various contexts. It is a name that can be adapted to fit any personality or lifestyle. It is a great choice for parents who are looking for a trendy name that is still relatively uncommon.

Zodiac Sign of Marita: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Marita:

M: Mommy,Memory,Mother,Maternal,Memorabilia,Manipulative,Mushy

A: Angry,Aggressive,Argumentative,Action,Ambitious,Assertive

R: Reason,Rational,Restless,Resourceful

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

T: Talkative,Tireless,Testy,Touchy,Truth,Tacky,Doubting Thomas

Marita is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

There are several famous people with the name Marita, including Marita Petersen, a retired Faroese politician and the first female Prime Minister of the Faroe Islands, and Marita Ulvskog, a Swedish politician and Member of the European Parliament.

2.) Marita (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: "Of the sea" or "bitterness"


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Description: "Of the sea" or "bitterness". Shona form of Martha. Marita is used as a given name for baby girls.

Famous People

Marita Koch is a retired German sprinter who set world records in the 400 m, 4 × 100 m relay, and 4 × 400 m relay events. Marita Geraghty is an American actress who has appeared in films such as Groundhog Day and Marvin's Room.

3.) Marita (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: (Spanish) a form of Marisa. (Aramaic) a form of Marit.

Other Forms: Maritah, Marité, Maritha, Maryta


4.) Marita (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: Derived from the name Mary, meaning "sea of bitterness" or "rebelliousness".

Pronunciation: ma-REE-ta(Swedish)
mah-REE-tah


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Cartoon of Marita

Description: Derived from the name Mary, meaning "sea of bitterness" or "rebelliousness". Scandinavian variant form of Margaret. Marita is most commonly used as a feminine given name.

Related Names to Marita

Mary, Maria, Marie, Marietta, Maricela, Marisol

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