Clarita
bright, clear, or famous (Spanish, from Latin)
Clarita is a spanish / other girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 239, with 32,521 records. It has 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
bright, clear, or famous (Spanish, from Latin)
Clarita functions in Spanish as an affectionate diminutive of Clara (Latin 'clarus'). It entered the Philippine naming inventory via Catholic Spanish influence and was widely registered throughout the 20th century.
Clarita is a Spanish diminutive of the name Clara, which is derived from the Latin adjective 'clarus', meaning 'clear', 'bright', or 'famous'. Introduced to the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period, it became firmly established as a traditional Christian female given name.
Name character
In the Philippines
Mainly associated with older generations in the Philippines. Traditional nicknames include Claring, Lita, Claire, and Rita. It also appears in formal compound names such as Maria Clarita.
Related forms
- Clarita Spanish
- Clara Spanish
- Chiarina Italian
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Clarita with common surname pairs
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About the name Clarita
How do I use Clarita with two Filipino surnames?
Clarita is the given name. The full name is Clarita + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Clarita a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Clarita is number 239, with 32,521 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.