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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Rock (a Polynesian form of Peter)
- Origin
- Polynesian (Māori/Tongan/Samoan form of Peter)
- Pronunciation
- PEE-tah
Pita means "rock" and is a Polynesian form of Peter, used in Māori, Tongan, and Samoan. It's pronounced PEE-tah, an easy two-syllable name that reads the way it sounds. If you're drawn to a short name with a sturdy meaning and Pacific roots, Pita is worth a closer look.
Meaning & Origin of Pita
Meaning: Rock (a Polynesian form of Peter).
Origin: Polynesian (Māori/Tongan/Samoan form of Peter).
How to Pronounce Pita
PEE-tahIPA /ˈpiːtɑː/
Popularity of Pita
Pita does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Pita mean?
Rock (a Polynesian form of Peter).
How do you pronounce Pita?
Pita is pronounced PEE-tah (IPA: /ˈpiːtɑː/).
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