Anita Name Meaning, Origin, History, And Popularity

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Origin, Meaning, And History Of Anita

Anita is a popular female name of the Sanskrit-derived boy’s name Anit and is mostly used in India and the United States. The name Anita was first used in Britain in the 13th century and gained popularity in the 14th century. It may be derived from an English name called St. Anne.

The name takes many forms according to trends. Anita has a Spanish origin and is a variation of the traditional name Ana or Juanita. It is frequently used as a separate given name in the English-speaking world.

Anita has different meanings in different languages. In Spanish, it means “grace” and “favor,” and in Hindi, it means the one who is “not guided” and “mercy.” Anita also originates from the name Hannah, which means grace in Hebrew.

The name and its variations are currently used around the world, but mainly in the parts of the world where the Indo-European languages are spoken, such as South Asia, Europe, and North America. Ani, Anica, Anka, Anika, Anusa, Anti, Ana, Ita, and Nita are a few of the well-known nicknames for Anita. Based on the regions, Anita is known as Annita, Anitta, or Annitta.

In fiction, Anita Blake is the main character of Laurell K. Hamilton’s urban fantasy novel series Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter, including short tales and comic comics. More than six million copies of the novels have been sold, and several have reached The New York Times Best Seller list. Anita Hailey (Ai Haibara) is a fictional character in the Japanese detective manga series Case Closed. Anita is another video game character in Night Warriors: Darkstalkers’ Revenge, which was created and published by Capcom for the arcades in 1995. The game is also known in Japan as Vampire Hunter: Darkstalkers’ Revenge. Lastly, S. Epatha Merkerson plays the fictitious Lieutenant Anita Van Buren in the NBC drama series Law & Order, a long-running police procedural and courtroom drama. In 390 episodes of Law & Order, Van Buren made a recurring appearance. She has appeared in most episodes in the first season of the show.

Anita

Meaning Grace; Favor; Mercy

Gender Girl

Religion Judaism

Origin Hebrew, Spanish

Lucky Number 9

Syllables Three

Length 1 word, 5 letters, 3 vowels, 2 consonants

Type Short and moderately easy to pronounce

How To Pronounce Anita?

Pronounced as ah-nee-tuh

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Listen to the sound of the name Anita in English.

Famous People With The Name Anita

Anita Laraine Wharton AddisonAmerican television and film director and producer.
Anita Louise BaroneAmerican actress known for her roles in sitcoms like The Jeff Foxworthy Show, Friends, The War at Home, Shake It Up, and Daddio.
Anita KelseyEnglish singer and songwriter whose songs and top lines are featured for artists such as Razorlight, the Good, the Bad & the Queen, Kings of Leon, Boy George, and the Spice Girls.
Anita KingAmerican stunt driver, actress, and thoroughbred racehorse owner, as well as the first woman to drive a car unaccompanied across the United States.
Anita Jane BryantAmerican singer and political activist known for anti-gay activism

Anita On Popularity Chart

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Popularity Over Time

The popularity of the name has been steadily declining for many years. Check out the chart to track the popularity of this name.

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Rank Over Time

Along with the declining popularity, the ranking of the name has also been consistently falling down.

Source: Social Security Administration

Anita On MomJunction Popularity Chart

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Names With Similar Sound As Anita

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Popular Sibling Names For Anita

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Boy Sibling Names For Anita

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Girl Sibling Names For Anita

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Other Popular Names Beginning With A

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Names With Similar Meaning As Anita

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Anagram Names Of Anita

William Shakespeare is known for his ‘onomastic wit,’ with anagrams being one of them (remember the play Twelfth Night?). Anagram is the rearrangement of the same letters to form different words. Anagramming names has been in vogue for centuries now, and why not when it can create some cute names? Anagram baby names stand out with their unique sound and spellings. You may try an anagram of your name or your partner’s; even better if you combine both names and then try an anagram for the baby. It all stays in the family this way. You may also try anagram names for siblings, especially twins. Here are some anagrams of Anita.

Aitan

Antia

Natia

Taani

Taina

Tania

Tiaan

Tiana

Atina

Popular Songs On The Name Anita

Song	Artist
Anita	Smino
Anita	Wolfacejoeyy
Anita	Armin van Buuren
Anita (feat. T-Pain) - Remix	Smino

Acrostic Poem On Anita

Dive into the lyrical charm of the name Anita with this acrostic poem. Witness how each letter paints together a story, capturing the name’s individuality, strength, vitality, and sophistication. Inspiring, is it? Why not try a similar poem that describes what you think of your baby’s personality?

Adorable like a sweet-smelling rose.

Nurturing resilience and navigating challenges, never succumbing.

Illuminating ideas that will inspire the world.

True and thoughtful, you are always helpful.

Adventurous and echoing the spirit of exploration.

Anita’s Zodiac Sign And Birth Star As Per Vedic Astrology

Vedic astrology, also called Jyotisha, provides deep insights into a person’s life based on celestial positions at birth. Rashi and nakshatra, which are an integral part of Jyotisha, are believed to influence an individual’s personality and life events. The following sections give you rashi-related information, such as the associated letters, elements, ruling body, quality, and nakshatra for the name Anita. These details help analyze a person’s characteristics, personality, and behavior.

Zodiac Sign (Rashi)

As shown in the following table, each rashi is associated with specific sounds, which are often used as the starting letters of names for newborns in Hindu families. Each rashi is represented by a figure and one of the five elements – Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Ether (Space). One ruling celestial body, known as its 'rashi lord' or 'ruler' is assigned to these rashis. These bodies include Venus, Mars, Sun, Moon, Mercury, Jupiter, and Saturn. Furthermore, the rashis are assigned various qualities or gunas.

Rashi (zodiac sign)	Mesha (Aries)
Starting letters for Mesha (Aries) rashi	A, L, E, I, O
Representation	Ram
Element	Fire
Ruling body	Mars
Quality	Movable (chara)

Birth Star (Nakshatra)

Another important aspect of Vedic Astrology is the nakshatras, the lunar constellations or star clusters that the Moon occupies during a person's birth. There are 27 nakshatras, each with its own unique qualities, attributes, and symbolism. Each rashi contains two-and-one-fourth nakshatras in it. For example, Aries contains Ashwini, Bharani, and Krithika nakshatras.

The below table provides information on the nakshatras’ degrees on the zodiac circle, their lords and related syllables, for babies born in the Mesha (Aries) rashi. These syllables/phonetics are popularly used to choose the baby name. For precise nakshatra calculation based on your baby's birthplace and date, use our Nakshatra Calculator.

Nakshatra	Degrees Of The Nakshatra	Nakshatra Lord (Ruler)	Name Syllables
Ashwini (Awasthi, Aswini)	Aries (0 to 13.20 degrees)	Ketu	Chu, Che, Cho, Choo, La, Laa
Bharani	Aries (13. 20 to 26.40 degrees)	Venus	Lee, Lu, Le, Lo, Li
Krittika (Karthikai, Krithika)	Aries (26.40 to 30.00 degrees)	Sun	Aa, Ae, E, Ee, Ai, A, I, Oo, U

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Anita In Different Languages

It’s exciting to see our baby’s name spelled and written in various languages. See how people spell Anita in Spanish, French, German, Italian, and more! Each language has its own way of saying Anita, but it’s still the same special name. Learn how the name looks and sounds in different languages around the world!

Name	Language	Code
Anita	English	en
安妮塔	Chinese	zh-CN
अनीता	Hindi	hi
Anita	Spanish	es
Anita	French	fr
أنيتا	Arabic	ar
অনিতা	Bengali	bn
Anita	Portuguese	pt
Анита	Russian	ru
انیتا	Urdu	ur
Anita	Indonesian	id
Anita	German	de
アニタ	Japanese	ja
अनीता	Marathi	mr
అనిత	Telugu	te
Anita	Turkish	tr
அனிதா	Tamil	ta
Anita	Vietnamese	vi
Anita	Tagalog	tl
아니타	Korean	ko
Anita	Hausa	ha
Anita	Swahili	sw
Anita	Javanese	jv
Anita	Italian	it
ਅਨੀਤਾ	Punjabi	pa
અનિતા	Gujarati	gu
แอนนิต้า	Thai	th
ಅನಿತಾ	Kannada	kn
አኒታ	Amharic	am
अनीता	Bhojpuri	bho
Anita	Yoruba	yo

How To Communicate The Name Anita In Sign Languages

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Name Numerology For Anita

Numerology is an occult system that gives significance to numbers and their influence on human life and destiny. Numerologists attribute specific qualities, energies, and characteristics to a number. Parents who believe in numerology prefer to choose baby names that resonate positively with the child’s unique numerical vibrations, often derived from their date of birth. Here we give a general birth number and personality traits of the name Anita, based on the Pythagorean (Western) system. This analysis will differ from child to child based on their date of birth. You may use our numerology calculator for more personalized information.

Baby Name Lists Containing Anita

Read through our baby name lists that include the name Anita and several other similar names. The wider the choice, the better your selection. Isn't it?

Movie Titles Inspired By The Name Anita

Discover the presence of Anita in an array of films. Know about the various movies that have this name.

Movie title	Other titles	Release year
Catching Fire: The Story of Anita Pallenberg	Anita	2023
Dearest Anita	Shi fang, Thập Phương, 拾芳, 朝花夕拾．芳華絕代, 梅艳芳菲	2019
Anita B.	エライン・パウエル	2014
Letter to Anita		2014
Anita: Speaking Truth to Power	Anita, Аніта	2013
Anita e Garibaldi	Garibaldi - Held zweier Welten, Анита и Гарибальди	2013
Anita's Last Cha-Cha	Ang Huling Cha-cha Ni Anita, Anita no Rasuto Chacha, アニタのラスト・チャチャ	2013
Anita Ho		2012

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the meaning of the name Anita?

The name Anita means ‘grace’ or ‘mercy.’

2. What is the origin of the name Anita?

Anita has Indian and Spanish origins.

3. How to pronounce the name Anita?

Anita is pronounced as ah-nee-tuh.

4. Is Anita a rare name?

Anita is not a rare name. It has been used for many years and can be found in various cultures and languages. Although it has lost its appeal in the US in the 21st century, it has been a relatively popular name since the 1900s. Anita was most popular in 1963, when it ranked 77, and 5472 babies shared the name (1).

5. What are some middle names that go well with the name Anita?

If you are naming your child Anita and are on the lookout for middle names, you could go with Rose, Grace, or Sophia. Rose complements Anita beautifully as it symbolizes ‘love,’ ‘beauty,’ and ‘elegance.’ Grace represents ‘poise’ and ‘divine favor.’ Sophia signifies ‘wisdom,’ ‘knowledge,’ and ‘insight,’ bringing depth and intellectual sophistication to the overall name.

6. Is Anita a unisex name, or is it primarily used for girls?

Anita is primarily used as a feminine name. It is traditionally associated with girls and is widely recognized in many cultures and languages. It is a feminine name of Sanskrit and Spanish origin, also considered a variant of the traditional Anna.

7. What are the characteristics or traits typically associated with the name Anita?

Numerologically speaking, the name Anita is associated with introverted tendencies, independence, high intelligence, and keen observation and perception skills. Meaning ‘grace’ and ‘mercy,’ the name also indicates wisdom, spirituality, and kindness. However, traits or qualities have more to do with the individual than their given name.

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