Carita
Swedish · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Carita
Carita is derived from the Latin word "caritas," meaning charity, love, or compassion, and entered Germanic and Scandinavian languages through Christian influence.
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Etymology
Carita is derived from the Latin word "caritas," meaning charity, love, or compassion, and entered Germanic and Scandinavian languages through Christian influence. The name is primarily used in Finnish, Swedish, and other Nordic cultures, with roots in Christian theology where caritas was a central virtue.
Carita currently ranks #14,804 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1972.
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