Juanita

Girl's name

Juanita is a Spanish diminutive form of the name Juana, which is the feminine form of Juan. It is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious."

Meaning God is gracious
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 68
Peak year 1924

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Notable Namesakes

  • Juanita Moore - Actress known for "Imitation of Life."
  • Juanita Hall - Actress known for "South Pacific" on Broadway.
  • Juanita M. Kreps - First female U.S. Secretary of Commerce.
  • Juanita Kidd Stout - First African-American woman on a U.S. state supreme court.
  • Juanita Broaddrick - Accused Bill Clinton of sexual assault.
  • Juanita Vanoy - Ex-wife of basketball legend Michael Jordan.
  • Juanita Bynum - Televangelist and gospel singer.
  • Juanita Abernathy - Civil rights activist and wife of Ralph Abernathy.
  • Juanita Craft - Civil rights activist in Dallas, Texas.
  • Juanita E. Lott - First African-American woman to earn a Ph.D.

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