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Juanita
Juanita (name) means a female given name from Spanish, a diminutive form of Juana. Example: “They named their daughter Juanita after her great-aunt.”
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A female given name from Spanish, a diminutive form of Juana.
"They named their daughter Juanita after her great-aunt."
How to use Juanita
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Spanish name meaning something like "little Jane."
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Etymology
From Juana plus the diminutive ending -ita, roughly meaning "little Juana."
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What does “Juanita” mean?
The word “Juanita” means a female given name from Spanish, a diminutive form of Juana. In plain terms, a Spanish name meaning something like "little Jane.".
How do you use “Juanita” in a sentence?
Here is “Juanita” used in a sentence: “They named their daughter Juanita after her great-aunt.”
What part of speech is “Juanita”?
“Juanita” is a name.
What is the meaning of Juanita?
"Juanita" (name) means a female given name from Spanish, a diminutive form of Juana.
