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Evita
Pronounced eh-VEE-tah /ɛˈviː.tə/Medium
Meaning: A Spanish diminutive of Eva ('life; living one'), 'little Eva.' Famously borne by Eva 'Evita' Perón of Argentina. Warm and spirited.Medium
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History & Origin
Evita is a Spanish diminutive of Eva ('life'), 'little Eva,' carried into global fame by Argentina's Eva Perón. It reads warm and lively — rare in the U.S. (said 'eh-VEE-tah').
It appears rarely in the U.S., more familiar in Spanish-speaking families. Rare, spirited, and warm.
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What does the name Evita mean?
Evita is a Spanish pet form of Eva, 'little Eva; life; living one.'
How do you pronounce Evita?
It's said eh-VEE-tah /ɛˈviː.tə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Evita a boy or girl name?
Evita is a girl's name.
How popular is Evita?
Evita is a rare name in the U.S.