Marita

In English

Origin: Borowed in the late nineteenth century from Norwegian Marita. By folk etymology explained as a Spanish diminutive of Maria, in analogy with Anita.

Meaning(s):

-( female name -comes from the Ancient Greek language-) occasionally used in English.

In Swedish

Origin: First recorded in Sweden in 1880. From Norwegian Marita, by folk etymology confused with Maria and Marta.

Meaning(s):

-( female name).

In Finnish

Origin: First recorded in Finland in 1860. From Norwegian Marita. By folk etymology often interpreted as a variant of Maria.

Meaning(s):

-( female name). Variant: Maritta

In Latvian

Origin: First recorded as a given name of Latvians in the end of the 19th century. From Norwegian Marita.

Meaning(s):

-( female name).

In Norwegian

Origin: Latinate form of Marit, from Margareta ‎(“Margaret”). Recorded in Norway since the 15th century.

Meaning(s):

-( female name).