Rita
Colors Related to this Name: Purple, Lilac, Mavve
Qualities Related to this Name: Creative, Light-Hearted
Popularity: This is a very popular name in the US. Ranking #1287 in 2013 and #1382 in 2014.
Meaning
In English
Origin: A shortening of Italian Margherita, and Spanish Margarita, cognates of English Margaret. An Italian Saint Rita was canonized in 1900. The English name came into regular use in early twentieth century.
Meaning(s):
-( female name -comes from the Italian language-).
In German
Origin: From Italian Rita at the end of the 19th century.
Meaning(s):
-( female name).
In Swedish
Origin: From Italian Rita, later also used as a short form of Marita and Carita. First recorded as a name of Swedes in 1880.
Meaning(s):
-( female name).
In Danish
Origin: From Italian Rita.
Meaning(s):
-( female name).
In Estonian
Origin: From Italian Rita.
Meaning(s):
-( female name).
In Italian
Origin: Short form of Margherita (“Margaret”).
Meaning(s):
-( female name).
In Latvian
Origin: First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1896. Short form of Margarita.
Meaning(s):
-( female name).
In Norwegian
Origin: From Italian Rita at the end of the 19th century.
Meaning(s):
-( female name).