Shanita
Meaning of Shanita
Shanita (pronounced shuh-NEE-tuh) is a feminine given name that first gained currency in the United States during the latter half of the twentieth century. Its etymology is generally traced to a confluence of linguistic traditions—potentially deriving from the Hebrew Shani, meaning “scarlet,” or the Sanskrit shanti, meaning “peace,” to which is appended the Spanish diminutive suffix -ita—thereby embodying a synthesis of cultural lineages. Throughout the 1970s, 1980s, and early 1990s, Shanita consistently ranked among the 800 most frequently bestowed names in U.S. birth statistics, peaking in prevalence in the early 1980s when it approached the top 600. Its measured cadence and balanced phonetic structure lend Shanita a poised distinction, evoking associations of serene composure and cross-cultural resonance that continue to inform contemporary naming practices.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as shuh-NEE-tuh (/ʃəˈniːtə/)
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