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Shanita

Shanita

“But for the grace of God,” is the meaning of the name Shanita. It is an American name, but you can hear the beauty of African American influence. People with the name Shanita are fun-loving, intelligent, generous, and brainy. They love adventure.

Meaning of the name Shanita

She is a God’s gift

Origin of the name Shanita

African, American, English

Symbolism of the name Shanita

Shanita is humane and selfless. She is filled with compassion, tolerance, and idealism.

Style of the name Shanita

New Age

Gender of the name Shanita

Shanita is a girl's baby name.

Pronunciation of the name Shanita

Shaw-NEE-tah

Number of syllables in the name Shanita

Three

Emotion evoked from the name Shanita

The name Shanita evokes a feeling of calm, friendly, and kind

Alternative spellings for the name Shanita

  • Shaneyta
  • Shanieta
  • Shannita
  • Shannyta
  • Shanyta

Nicknames for the name Shanita

  • Shany
  • Nita
  • Shan
  • Shanna

Popularity of the name Shanita

Shanita was a widely popular name in the year 1978. In the following year, the number of babies born with that name went down drastically. It never did build back up in popularity, but in 1983 it came close.

Related names for the name Shanita

Great middle names for Shanita and their meanings

  • Cory (hollow)
  • Mildrid (gentle strength)
  • Lynzie (from the linden tree island)
  • Josalynn (happy and joyful)
  • Loella (famous warrior)
  • Kelsy (brave)
  • Charmisa (charm)
  • Amanda (lovable)
  • Jearl (precious gem from the sea)

Famous people with the name Shanita

  • Shanita Namuyimbwa (Ugandan socialite)
  • Shanita Hubbard (columnist)
  • Shanita Munyana (Miss Supranational Rwanda in 2019)

Shanitas in popular culture

  • Shanita (played by Kelly McCreary of the Skeleton Crew
  • Shanita Ashley Johnson (character in 2004 film Killer Diller)
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