What Does the Name Rita Mean

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The name Rita comes from Italian roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Rita below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.

Rita Name Meaning

Italian, English, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, German, Hungarian, Spanish, PortugueseShort form of MARGHERITA and other names ending in rita. A famous bearer was American actress Rita Hayworth (1918-1987).

Origin: ItalianGender: Girl
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1 Ruzha
2 Rim
3 Ryanne
4 Reshmi
5 Rózsi
6 Ruwa
7 Ratu
8 Romane
9 Rika
10 Ruby
11 Raya
12 Rowena
13 Roxie
14 Rufina
15 Raelyn
16 Rajya
17 Rúna
18 Ramona
19 Rachyl
20 Reidun
21 Róis
22 Ruchel
23 Rica
24 Riva
25 Réka
26 Robena
27 Rifka
28 Ruthi
29 Rožė
30 Rodica
31 Ria
32 Romina
33 Rute
34 Retha
35 Rikki
36 Royse
37 Reyna
38 Rin
39 Rubina
40 Rebeka
41 Rakhi
42 Rosine
43 Ran
44 Rufaro
45 Rose
46 Rivqah
47 Renate
48 Rheia
49 Radana
50 Ramla
51 Ruthie
52 Randa
53 Reena
54 Roxana
55 Ritu
56 Rasima
57 Romey
58 Rut
59 Ráhel
60 Rashmi
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