Chita
Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Chita
Chita is a diminutive or nickname form derived from Spanish and Portuguese, where it means "small" or "little," with roots in the Latin word "citta" or similar diminutive suffixes.
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Etymology
Chita is a diminutive or nickname form derived from Spanish and Portuguese, where it means "small" or "little," with roots in the Latin word "citta" or similar diminutive suffixes. The name is primarily used in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking cultures, particularly in Latin America and Spain, with historical usage as both a given name and familiar nickname in these regions.
Chita currently ranks #2,141 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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