Gitana

Gitana is a Spanish girl's name that metaphorically means "the Copt" and more broadly "the gypsy woman." The root of the name lies in the Old Spanish word gitano, which means "the gypsy" and is originally derived from the Arabic qibṭiyy (قِبْطِيّ) for "the Copt."

What does the name Gitana mean?

The name Gitana originates from Spanish and metaphorically refers to "the Copt" as well as "the gypsy woman." It derives from the Old Spanish term gitano, meaning "the gypsy," and goes back to the Arabic qibṭiyy (قِبْطِيّ), which means "the Copt." Interestingly, gypsies are often associated with regions or peoples (as here with the Copts) with which they historically have no connection.

Where does the name Gitana come from?

The name Gitana is an Old Spanish first name for women meaning "the gypsy woman." It is composed of the Old Spanish word gitano for "the gypsy" and the Arabic qibṭiyy (قِبْطِيّ), meaning "the Copt." Further forms of the term can be found in Old Turkish as Kıpti (قبطی). The relevant languages are French and Spanish.

How do you pronounce Gitana?

Gi-ta-na, where the 'i' is short and the 'a' is stressed.

Popularity

In Germany, Gitana is a rather rare first name. In 2019, it was listed in 4,068th place among the most common female first names. The best ranking was achieved in 2009 with 1,234th place. In the last ten years, Gitana received fewer than 10 mentions, placing it 7,773rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 8,112th.