Anita Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Anita Name at a Glance

Name	Anita
Meaning	Variant of Ann: A variant of Hannah introduced to Britain in the 13th century, made popular in the 14th century by the cult of St Anne. The form of the name varies with fashion:.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Anita Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Anita means “Variant of Ann: A variant of Hannah introduced to Britain in the 13th century, made popular in the 14th century by the cult of St Anne. The form of the name varies with fashion”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Anita Name Origin

Our database records Anita under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Anita a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Anita is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Anita

When considering Anita for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.