Erita
Latin/Greek · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Erita
Erita is a feminine name derived from the Latin root "eritus" or related to Eris, the Greek goddess of discord, meaning "strife" or "discord," though it may also be a variant of Erica with Germanic roots meaning "eternal ruler." The name is used primarily in English-speaking and European contexts, with limited historical prominence, and does not hold significant cultural or religious significance tied to any major tradition.
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Etymology
Erita is a feminine name derived from the Latin root "eritus" or related to Eris, the Greek goddess of discord, meaning "strife" or "discord," though it may also be a variant of Erica with Germanic roots meaning "eternal ruler." The name is used primarily in English-speaking and European contexts, with limited historical prominence, and does not hold significant cultural or religious significance tied to any major tradition.
Erita currently ranks #1,360 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1922.
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