Rita
/REETUH/ Slavic Female
Meaning & Origin
Rita is a Slavic name meaning "Greek for "Speaker"". Multiple possible etymologies: Italian as a diminutive of Margherita (from Greek margarites, meaning 'pearl'); Sanskrit 'rita' meaning truth.
Quick Facts
Language Slavic
Gender Female
Phonetic REETUH
IPA ˈɹitə
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as REETUH. Keep the original Slavic phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Rita
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