Arlita
Germanic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Arlita
The name 'Arlita' is likely a modern invented name or a variant of 'Arleta,' meaning "little eagle" or "noble strength," derived from the Germanic elements *arn* (eagle) and *lind* (soft/tender) or *hari* (army).
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Etymology
The name 'Arlita' is likely a modern invented name or a variant of 'Arleta,' meaning "little eagle" or "noble strength," derived from the Germanic elements *arn* (eagle) and *lind* (soft/tender) or *hari* (army). It has no strong historical or cultural roots, appearing sporadically in 20th-century English-speaking countries without a specific religious or traditional association.
Arlita currently ranks #5,480 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1932.
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