Edita
fortune and war (Old English via Spanish)
Edita is a spanish / other girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 443, with 18,242 records. It has 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
fortune and war (Old English via Spanish)
Edita derives from the Germanic/Old English name Eadgyth, Latinized and adopted into Romance languages including Spanish. In the Philippines, it became a standard traditional Christian name during the Spanish colonial era and remained common throughout the 20th century.
Edita is the Spanish, Italian, and Slavic cognate of the Old English name Edith (from 'ead' meaning wealth/fortune and 'gyth' meaning war/strife). In the Philippines, it entered primarily through Spanish colonial naming conventions and Roman Catholic baptismal traditions.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly perceived as a traditional, maternal, or grandmotherly name in the Philippines. Commonly shortened to nicknames like Dita, Dit, or Edith.
Related forms
- Edith English
- Édith French
- Edita Spanish
- Edita Italian
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Edita with common surname pairs
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How do I use Edita with two Filipino surnames?
Edita is the given name. The full name is Edita + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Edita a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Edita is number 443, with 18,242 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.