Gitta

Anglicized variation of Gaelic Brighid

"strength or exalted one"

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 Sereny Austrian journalist and author
• Gitta Alpár Hungarian,born operatic soprano
• Margit Eugenia "Gitta" Mallasz Hungarian spiritual author
• Gitta Escher German Olympic gymnast
• Gitta Bauer German journalist; Nazi and Soviet resistor