“But for the grace of God,” is the meaning of the name Shanita. It is an American name, but you can hear the beauty of African American influence. People with the name Shanita are fun-loving, intelligent, generous, and brainy. They love adventure.
Meaning of the name Shanita
She is a God’s gift
Origin of the name Shanita
African, American, English
Symbolism of the name Shanita
Shanita is humane and selfless. She is filled with compassion, tolerance, and idealism.
Style of the name Shanita
New Age
Gender of the name Shanita
Shanita is a girl's baby name.
Pronunciation of the name Shanita
Shaw-NEE-tah
Number of syllables in the name Shanita
Three
Emotion evoked from the name Shanita
The name Shanita evokes a feeling of calm, friendly, and kind
Alternative spellings for the name Shanita
- Shaneyta
- Shanieta
- Shannita
- Shannyta
- Shanyta
Nicknames for the name Shanita
- Shany
- Nita
- Shan
- Shanna
Popularity of the name Shanita
Shanita was a widely popular name in the year 1978. In the following year, the number of babies born with that name went down drastically. It never did build back up in popularity, but in 1983 it came close.
Related names for the name Shanita
Great middle names for Shanita and their meanings
- Cory (hollow)
- Mildrid (gentle strength)
- Lynzie (from the linden tree island)
- Josalynn (happy and joyful)
- Loella (famous warrior)
- Kelsy (brave)
- Charmisa (charm)
- Amanda (lovable)
- Jearl (precious gem from the sea)
Famous people with the name Shanita
- Shanita Namuyimbwa (Ugandan socialite)
- Shanita Hubbard (columnist)
- Shanita Munyana (Miss Supranational Rwanda in 2019)
Shanitas in popular culture
- Shanita (played by Kelly McCreary of the Skeleton Crew
- Shanita Ashley Johnson (character in 2004 film Killer Diller)