Kanita
Fact sheet
- Name
- Kanita
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
Kanita is the Bosnian variant of the Arabic name Qanita (قانتة). Translated, the name means 'the believer' as well as 'the humble'.
What does the name Kanita mean?
The name Kanita is a Bosnian derivation of the Arabic Qanita (قانتة) and means 'the believer' and 'the humble'. Its roots lie in the Arabic word qānit (قانت), which means 'obedient', 'submissive', 'devout', and 'pious'. Additionally, Kanita is considered a short form of Kanittha, which in this context means 'the youngest', derived from the Sanskrit term kaniṣṭha (कनिष्ठ).
Where does the name Kanita come from?
The name Kanita is a female first name whose origins lie in both Arabic and Sanskrit, meaning 'the believer'.
How do you pronounce Kanita?
Ka-ni-ta
Popularity
In Germany, Kanita is one of the rarer first names. The name currently ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was in 2007, when it reached 1,198th place. Over the last ten years, Kanita has been chosen as a first name about 70 times, securing it the 3,170th place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,914th.
Nicknames & pet names
Kali / Kalu / Kan / Kana / Kani / Kanio / Kanschi / Kante / Kanye / Kia / Nita
Frequently asked questions about the name Kanita
Where does the name Kanita come from?
The name Kanita has its origins in both Arabic and Sanskrit. It is considered a Bosnian derivation of the Arabic Qanita.
What does the name Kanita mean?
Kanita means 'the believer' and 'the humble'. The Arabic root qānit stands for 'obedient', 'submissive', 'devout', and 'pious'.
How popular is the name Kanita?
The popularity of the name Kanita varies by region, but it is especially common in Bosnian and Arabic communities.