Juanita
Juanita is a common female name in Spanish-speaking countries. The name is derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan, which means "God is gracious". It is the diminutive form of the name Juana, which is the Spanish equivalent of the English name Jane.
Etymology[edit | edit source]
The name Juanita is a diminutive form of the Spanish name Juana. The suffix "-ita" is often added to names in Spanish to indicate smallness or affection. The name Juana is the feminine form of Juan, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan. Yohanan means "God is gracious" or "God has shown favor".
Usage[edit | edit source]
Juanita is a popular name in many Spanish-speaking countries, including Spain, Mexico, and Argentina. It is also used in other countries with significant Spanish-speaking populations, such as the United States and the Philippines.
Notable People Named Juanita[edit | edit source]
There are many notable people named Juanita. Some examples include:
- Juanita Moore, an American film, television, and stage actress.
- Juanita M. Kreps, the first woman to serve as United States Secretary of Commerce.
- Juanita Millender-McDonald, an American politician who served as a U.S. Representative from California.
In Popular Culture[edit | edit source]
The name Juanita has been used in various forms of media and popular culture. For example, it is the title of a song by the band Brooks & Dunn, and it is the name of a character in the film Napoleon Dynamite.
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