Anitra

Gender: Girl
Origin: Norwegian
Meaning: Literary name
Popularity: Not in the U.S. top 1,000 names

Anitra Meaning and Origin

The name Anitra is a girl’s literary name of Norwegian origin. A literary coinage by Henrik Ibsen from his play Peer Gynt (1867). It is also derived from the name “Anna” or “Anne,” which means “grace” or “favor” in Hebrew. The name Anitra emerged in the 20th century as a distinct name, likely influenced by the popularity of names with the “-itra” ending sound. It has its roots in Scandinavian and Hebrew origins, but it gained recognition as a standalone name over time.

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