Rita

Pearl; from Greek "margarites" meaning a precious pearl gemstone

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Rita meaning & origin

Rita is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Pearl; from Greek "margarites" meaning a precious pearl gemstone". Listed origin: Greek.

Pronunciation

REE-tah

Catalog phonetic spelling

Popularity

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Rita. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

Middle Name Ideas

  • Rita Rose
  • Rita Grace
  • Rita Marie
  • Rita Jane

Famous Namesakes

  • Rita Hayworth (actress)
  • Rita Ora (singer)
  • Rita Moreno (actress)

Sources & notes

Meanings, origins, pronunciations, and namesakes are catalog entries that have not yet completed source-by-source editorial review. Nicknames and middle-name pairings are ideas to try, not usage statistics. We show birth-name ranks only when the record includes source-file provenance; missing data is not evidence of rarity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rita

What does the name Rita mean?

Rita is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Pearl; from Greek "margarites" meaning a precious pearl gemstone". Listed origin: Greek.

How do you pronounce Rita?

Our catalog's pronunciation guide is REE-tah. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.

How popular is the name Rita?

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Rita. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

What middle names could work with Rita?

Try Rita Rose, Rita Grace, Rita Marie, Rita Jane aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.

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