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Anita

American  
[uh-nee-tuh] / əˈni tə /

noun

  1. a first name, Spanish form of Anna.


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The show grew so popular that it spawned a whole genre of smooth and sexy music, exemplified by artists like Anita Baker and Luther Vandross.

From Slate Jul. 23, 2026

But when your resume includes not only the Haskell but also the Santa Anita Derby and Preakness, sometimes close isn’t good enough.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 19, 2026

While any line for fro-yo is usually too long for this grouchy reporter, after trying versions at Myka, Pinkberry, 16 Handles and Mimi’s, Anita won out on simplicity, freshness and light texture.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 19, 2026

Anita Woolnough was setting off for an early morning dog walk at 05:25 on Sunday when she first spotted police activity.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

“Everyone saw it. Anita, Chad, and Paul were like, high-fiving. He’s been annoying them all year, calling them the Nerd Squad and asking Anita if she’s going to get a perfect score on her SATs.”

From "Liar & Spy" by Rebecca Stead

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