Marquita
Latin · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Marquita
Marquita is a feminine diminutive of Marque or Marquis, derived from the Latin "marchensis" meaning "of the march" or "border," ultimately relating to a feudal title of nobility.
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Etymology
Marquita is a feminine diminutive of Marque or Marquis, derived from the Latin "marchensis" meaning "of the march" or "border," ultimately relating to a feudal title of nobility. The name is primarily used in Spanish and English-speaking cultures, particularly in Latin American and African American communities in the United States, with popularity increasing in the 20th century.
Marquita currently ranks #15,728 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1983.
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