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Danitza
Pronounced dah-NEET-sah /dɑˈnit.sɑ/Medium
Meaning: A spelling of Danica/Danitsa — from Slavic, 'the morning star'; also used as a diminutive of Daniela ('God is my judge'); routes layeredLow
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History & Origin
Danitza is a spelling of Danica/Danitsa — from Slavic, 'the morning star' (the planet Venus at dawn) — and is also used as a Latina diminutive of Daniela, 'God is my judge' (Hebrew; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, soft name across the Slavic and Latino worlds (said 'dah-NEET-sah'; nickname Dani).
In the U.S. it appears in Latino and Slavic families. Rare, the-morning-star at the (likely) root, and lyrical.
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What does the name Danitza mean?
Danitza spells Danica — Slavic 'the morning star'; it is also a Daniela diminutive. The routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Danitza?
It's said dah-NEET-sah /dɑˈnit.sɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Danitza a boy or girl name?
Danitza is a girl's name.
How popular is Danitza?
Danitza is a rare name in the U.S.