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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Love, charity
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- kuh-REE-tah
Carita is a Latin name meaning love, charity, pronounced kuh-REE-tah (IPA /kəˈriːtə/). It has a romantic, storybook feel, and its meaning is drawn directly from the Latin word for that virtue rather than left open to interpretation.
Meaning & Origin of Carita
Meaning: Love, charity.
Origin: Latin.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Carita
kuh-REE-tahIPA /kəˈriːtə/
Popularity of Carita
SSA records show Carita at its most common in 1900, ranked #1753 with 6 babies given the name; by 1999 it had dropped to #14804 with only 5, across a recorded span of 1900 to 1999.
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FAQ
What does the name Carita mean?
Love, charity. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Carita?
Carita is pronounced kuh-REE-tah (IPA: /kəˈriːtə/).
Is Carita a popular name right now?
Carita peaked at #1753 in 1900 and is ranked #14804 as of 1999. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1900–1999.)
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