Jenita
Hebrew · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Jenita
Jenita is a feminine given name derived from the Hebrew name Jeannette, which itself comes from Jeanne, the French form of Johanna, meaning "God is gracious" through the Hebrew root Yochanan.
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Etymology
Jenita is a feminine given name derived from the Hebrew name Jeannette, which itself comes from Jeanne, the French form of Johanna, meaning "God is gracious" through the Hebrew root Yochanan. The name is primarily used in English-speaking countries and Christian cultures, with particular popularity in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century.
Jenita currently ranks #18,402 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1977.
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