Rita (given name)

Rita
Pronunciationˈriːtə
GenderFemale
Language(s)Latin
Origin
MeaningDerived from names like Margarita (pearl)
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Rita is a female name, often a name in its own right, but mostly a shortened version of Margarita. The feast day of Rita is generally celebrated on May 22 in honor of Saint Rita of Cascia.