English translation/equivalent: Anita

Origin: Derives from the Hebrew Hannah meaning "grace" or "graceful." Second most popular feminine Italian name due to its religious origin.

Name Day/Onomastico: August 24—in honor of the Blessed Anita Cantieri, died in 1942.

Related Name/Other Italian Forms: Anna

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