Gitta
Anglicized variation of Gaelic Brighid
"strength or exalted one"
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Gitta Origin and Meaning
The name Gitta is a girl's name of German origin.
Gitta is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. It commonly functions as a diminutive of Brigitta or Birgitta in German, Swedish, and Hungarian usage. These names derive from the Celtic Brigid, meaning 'strength' or 'exalted one.' In Jewish communities, Gitta can serve as a Yiddish nickname for names like Gittel or Gitel, meaning 'good' or 'pleasant.' With its concise structure and soft sound, Gitta carries a gentle charm while remaining uncommon in English-speaking countries. The name's cross-cultural versatility gives it broad appeal, while its brevity makes it refreshingly straightforward compared to its longer parent names.
Famous People Named Gitta
- Gitta SerenyAustrian journalist and author
- Gitta AlpárHungarian,born operatic soprano
- Margit Eugenia "Gitta" MallaszHungarian spiritual author
- Gitta EscherGerman Olympic gymnast
- Gitta BauerGerman journalist; Nazi and Soviet resistor