"Marita" meaning in English

See Marita in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: Borrowed in the late 19th century from Norwegian Marita. By folk etymology, explained as a Spanish diminutive of Maria, by analogy with Anita. Etymology templates: {{der|en|no|Marita}} Norwegian Marita Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Marita
  1. A female given name from Ancient Greek occasionally used in English. Categories (topical): English female given names, English given names
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