Spanish · Girl name
Juanita
“little Juan”
About the name Juanita
Juanita is a diminutive form of the name Juana, which is the Spanish variant of the name John. The name is commonly used in Spanish-speaking countries and has cultural significance in various contexts, including literature and music. Notably, Juanita is often associated with the song ‘Juanita’ by the famous Mexican composer José Alfredo Jiménez, which highlights its cultural resonance in Latin music.
- Meaning
- little Juan
- Origin
- Spanish
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- hwah-NEE-tah(3 syl.)
Middle names for Juanita
- Juanita Marie
- Juanita Isabella
- Juanita Rose
- Juanita Catherine
- Juanita Elena
Questions about Juanita
- What does Juanita mean?
- Juanita is a Spanish name meaning "little Juan".
- How do you pronounce Juanita?
- Juanita is pronounced hwah-NEE-tah, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Juanita?
- Variants of Juanita include Juana.
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