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Origin: Japanese

Meaning: Pearl; Reasonable person; Follower of Christ

Give baby a name as precious as they are, like Rito. Although its origins are not completely certain, this gender-neutral moniker is thought to have Greek, Japanese, and Latin roots. Rito could be a form of Rita, which is a diminutive of Margherita, the Italian version of Margaret, stemming from the Latin Margarita. It can be traced back to the Greek term margarites, meaning “pearl.” In Japanese, the moniker can mean “reasonable person” or many other definitions depending on the character combination. Rito is also a diminutive of Christian, tracing back to the Latin word Christianus, which means “follower of Christ.” When baby Rito comes into this world, the world will be their oyster. Your little one will always be level-headed and logical, giving pearls of wisdom to those who need them. You’ll be lucky to have such a gem in your life.