Carita Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Carita Name at a Glance

Name	Carita
Meaning	Variant of Cara: Dear, beloved. From the feminine form of the Italian 'cara' or the Latin 'carus'.
Origin	Italian
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Carita Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Carita means “Variant of Cara: Dear, beloved. From the feminine form of the Italian 'cara' or the Latin 'carus”. 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.

Carita Name Origin

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

Is Carita a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Carita

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