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Wanita is a phonetic variation of the Spanish name Juanita, which means "God is gracious." This name suggests a person who radiates warmth and benevolence, possessing a soulful character that naturally attracts others through kindness and poise.
Key Stats
| Total births | 999 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1970 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1969 |
| Most recent | 1993 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Spanish, Latin |
| Comeback name | No |
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Wanita (Australian country music icon, "I'm Wanita") · Wanita Pierre (Brand strategist and keynote speaker, "The Power of Your Story") · Wanita Mercier (Canadian Olympic canoeist and athlete) · Wanita "Nita" Naldi (Silent film star and stage actress, "Blood and Sand") · Wanita "Savoy" (Jazz and gospel vocalist, "The Voice of the Soul")
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