At a Glance
- Meaning
- Diminutive of Juanita, 'God is gracious'
- Origin
- American (variant of Juanita, Spanish)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- luh-NEE-tuh
Lanita is an American (variant of Juanita, Spanish) girl's name meaning “diminutive of Juanita, 'God is gracious'”.
Meaning & Origin of Lanita
Meaning: Diminutive of Juanita, 'God is gracious'.
Origin: American (variant of Juanita, Spanish).
How to Pronounce Lanita
luh-NEE-tuhIPA /ləˈniː.tə/
Popularity of Lanita
● Peak: #974 in 1958 · ● Latest: #12833 in 2024. Higher on the chart = more popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1913–2024.
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