US Popularity Rank: 12207

Origin: Welsh

Meaning: Drop of the sea, star of the sea; Bitter; Beloved

Marita is a girl’s name with a multitude of meanings. Derived from Spanish, German, and Welsh origins, it has been said to mean “drop or star of the sea,” “bitter,” and “beloved.” A variant of the name Maria, this unique name perfectly echoes how a person can be more than one thing. Like the changing sea, Marita can evolve and grow, be harsh or soft. And along with this inherent freedom to be whoever she is, your little girl’s name will remind her that, no matter what, she is loved.