Name Marita Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Marita

Marita is a ♀ girl’s name.

What is the origin of the name Marita?

Marita is a feminine form of the Latin masculine name Maritus. Besides, it is a Scandinavian name, which derived from Marit. Marita also occurs in Spanish and Aramaic as a form of Maria.

What does the name Marita mean?

Marita means “wife”, “married” and “dedicated to Marius“ in Latin, “pearl” in Scandinavian and from Maria “sea of bitterness”, “drop of the sea”, “star of the sea”, “rebelliousness”, “exalted one”, “beloved” and “wished for child”.

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