Damita

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Fact sheet

Name
Damita
Gender
Girl name
Syllables
3

The name Damita is an African American girl's name that is derived from the Spanish term "damita," which is a diminutive form of the word "dama." Figuratively, the name means "the little lady."

What does the name Damita mean?

Damita is a girl's name of African American origin, derived from the Spanish word "damita," which is the diminutive form of "dama." The meaning of the name can be translated as "the little lady." Its origins can be traced back to Old Spanish, where "damita" means "little lady" and "dama" means "lady."

Where does the name Damita come from?

The origin of the name Damita is Old Spanish and means "the little lady."

How do you pronounce Damita?

Da-mi-ta, where the 'a' is pronounced like in 'Mama.'

Popularity

In Germany, Damita is a rather rare first name that has not yet appeared in the German name popularity lists. In Austria, the name reached its highest ranking at 740th place in 1992. From 1984 to 2024, Damita was given fewer than ten times in Austria, resulting in a rank of 7,542. In the last ten years, no child in Austria has received this name.

Nicknames & pet names

Dami / Mita

Famous people

  • Damita Jo (American singer)
  • Damita Jo DeBlanc (actress from America)
  • Janet Damita Jo Jackson (singer, Janet Jackson)

Frequently asked questions about the name Damita

What is the origin of the name Damita?

Damita has its roots in Old Spanish and means 'the little lady.'

What does the name Damita mean?

The name Damita can be translated as 'the little lady,' derived from the Spanish word 'dama.'

How popular is the name Damita?

Damita is primarily common in African American and American English-speaking regions, but has limited recognition internationally.

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