Rita Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Rita Name at a Glance

Name	Rita
Meaning	Speaker. Can also be a variant of Margaret: Pearl.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Rita Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Rita means “Speaker. Can also be a variant of Margaret: Pearl”. 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.

Rita Name Origin

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

Is Rita a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Rita

When considering Rita 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.