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First name Rita - Meaning, Origin and Rating
Origin
Nameday
22. May
Meaning
The female first name Rita has its origin in Latin and means "the pearl". It is a short form of the name Margarita, which also means "pearl". Rita is especially popular in Spain, Italy, and Portugal, but also widespread in other countries such as Germany and the USA. The name has been in use since the 19th century and is often used as a middle name or nickname. In the Catholic Church, Rita is also known as the patron saint of the desperate and impossible.