Yanita
Fact sheet
- Name
- Yanita
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
Yanita is a Bulgarian variant of the name Yana, the romanized form of the Bulgarian, Russian, and Ukrainian name Я́на (Jána). This name has Slavic roots and is a derivation of Johanna. The origin of the name is Hebrew and carries the meaning 'God is gracious.'
What does the name Yanita mean?
Yanita is regarded as the Bulgarian diminutive of Yana, the romanized version of the Slavic name Я́на (Jána), which represents a form of Johanna. The name has Hebrew origins and means 'God is gracious.' In Bulgaria, Yanita is quite common and popular as a girl's name.
Where does the name Yanita come from?
The first name Yanita has its roots as a feminine form of Johannes in the Greek name Ioannes, which is derived from the Hebrew name Jochanan. It includes the ancient Hebrew elements 'jô' for 'God' and 'ḥnn' for 'to be gracious to someone.' Ancient Hebrew
How do you pronounce Yanita?
Ja-nee-ta
When is the name day of Yanita?
The name day of Yanita is celebrated on May 16, June 24, and December 27.
Popularity
In Germany, Yanita is a rather rare name. It has not yet made its mark in the German name popularity lists. Its best ranking in the USA was in 1979 at 9,011th place. From 1930 to 2024, Yanita was given as a first name in the USA about 20 times, placing it at 9,221st. However, in the last ten years, the name has not been given there anymore.
Frequently asked questions about the name Yanita
What is the meaning of the name Yanita?
Yanita is a Bulgarian diminutive of Yana, which traces back to the Slavic name Я́на (Jána). This name is a form of Johanna and has Hebrew roots, meaning 'God is gracious.'
Where does the name Yanita come from?
The first name Yanita has its roots as a feminine form of Johannes, derived from the Greek name Ioannes, which in turn developed from the Hebrew Jochanan.
How popular is the name Yanita?
In Bulgaria, Yanita is quite common as a girl's name and enjoys great popularity.