Rita is a ♀ girl’s name.
What is the origin of the name Rita?
Rita is a short form of Margaritha and an Italian variant of Margarete.
What does the name Rita mean?
Rita means “pearl” (from ancient Greek “margarī́tēs/μαργᾰρῑ́της” or Latin “margarita”).
Pronunciation of Rita
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The name Rita is ranked #5581 overall.
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Last updated: 4/13/2022
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