Nita
English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Nita
The name 'Nita' is derived from the Sanskrit word 'nīta', meaning 'beloved' or 'desired one', and is also related to the Latin word 'nitida', meaning 'shining' or 'bright'.
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Etymology
The name 'Nita' is derived from the Sanskrit word 'nīta', meaning 'beloved' or 'desired one', and is also related to the Latin word 'nitida', meaning 'shining' or 'bright'. The name 'Nita' is commonly used in Hinduism and has been used in various cultures, including Indian, Arabic, and European, with notable historical context including its use as a variant of the name 'Nita Kulkarni', an Indian actress.
Nita currently ranks #12,827 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1956.
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