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Banita

Quick answerBanita is a feminine given name of Slavic origin, meaning "little lady" or "little woman," derived from the root "bana" (lady) with a diminutive suffix.

Slavic · Girl · 3 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#13,684
TrendVintage
Peak year1969
Syllables3
OriginSlavic
LanguageCzech/Slovak
CultureCzech/Slovak
ReligionChristianity
Letters6
Numerology2 Chaldean 5
Global rank#772

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Banita

Banita is a feminine given name of Slavic origin, meaning "little lady" or "little woman," derived from the root "bana" (lady) with a diminutive suffix.

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Etymology

Banita is a feminine given name of Slavic origin, meaning "little lady" or "little woman," derived from the root "bana" (lady) with a diminutive suffix. It is primarily used in Czech and Slovak cultures, often within Christian (Catholic) communities, with no notable historical figures widely associated with the name.

Banita currently ranks #13,684 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1969.

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