Female Name
Juanita
xwa.ˈni.ta
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
child actors
Chocolatier characters
currently out of the US top 1000
Desperate Housewives characters
diminutives
ends in -ita
Family Affair characters
feminine forms
Hunters characters
McMahon wrestling family
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
69/100
classic120%
mature80%
formal80%
natural65%
wholesome120%
strong80%
refined80%
serious100%
Meaning & Etymology
Juanita is a diminutive form of the name Juana, which itself is the Spanish feminine form of Juan, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious'. The name Juanita carries a sense of endearment and is often used to denote affection or familiarity.
Etymology
Original Form:
Juana
Evolution:
From Juana to Juanita, indicating a diminutive or affectionate form.
Source:
Spanish naming conventions