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The baby name Gitta is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɡɪtə/ (GIT-uh).

Gitta is German, Scandinavian in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: German, Scandinavian
Pronunciation: /ˈɡɪtə/ (GIT-uh)

What is the meaning of the name Gitta ?

The baby name Gitta is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɡɪtə/ (GIT-uh).

Gitta is German, Scandinavian in Origin.

Gitta is a feminine given name prevalent in Germanic and Central European languages, chiefly a diminutive or short form of Brigitta/Birgitta, the local equivalents of Bridget. The root traces to Old Irish Bríg (Brigid), linked to the Celtic goddess and a 5th-century saint; its meaning is rendered as exalted, lofty, or strength. The cults of Saint Brigid of Kildare and Saint Birgitta of Sweden spread the name family across Europe.

As a standalone given name, Gitta appears from the 19th century in Hungary, Germany, Austria, and Scandinavia, remaining familiar through the 20th century. Variants and cognates include Brigitta, Birgitta (Swedish), Brigitte (French/German), Birgit/Birgitte, and Britta; related diminutives are Gitte (Danish) and Gitti (German/Austrian). Notable bearers include soprano Gitta Alpar and journalist-author Gitta Sereny. Sometimes confused with Sanskrit Gita, it is etymologically distinct.

Gitta has the following similar or variant Names

Gitta – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
HU 0 #113 3 1,675
EE Girls 0 #141 2 1,888
HU Girls 0 #160 69 3,308
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
SI Girls 0 #177 1 2,769
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
AL Girls 0 #227 1 4,141
NA Girls 0 #235 3 7,146
GR Girls 0 #248 2 6,293
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
DK Girls 0 #286 31 7,429
TW Girls 0 #286 4 8,139
HR Girls 0 #294 1 3,687
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
Finland Girls 0 #342 50 1,368
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
HK 0 #356 2 8,483
NL 0 #376 16 2,481
Austria Girls 0 #402 19 1,885
Germany 0 #403 35 2,542
OM Girls 0 #420 5 15,987
Germany Girls 0 #453 485 4,949
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
PS Girls 0 #542 6 10,981
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
KW Girls 0 #559 3 19,177
AE Girls 0 #594 4 20,968
SG Girls 0 #631 2 18,916
IL Girls 0 #638 8 11,648
HK Girls 0 #649 2 16,104
IN Girls 0 #652 3 13,121
Finland Girls 2026 #671 68 3,895
LB 0 #685 6 13,263
NL Girls 0 #760 197 5,933
SY 0 #764 4 11,684
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
EG Girls 0 #1,008 2 14,742
SA Girls 0 #1,013 2 25,931
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
MY Girls 0 #1,071 2 24,821
ZA Girls 0 #1,132 10 25,928
AE Boys 0 #1,138 6 22,615
MA 0 #1,195 5 20,986
DZ 0 #1,232 3 20,130
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,272 1 25,619
SA Boys 0 #1,688 4 28,008

Gitta is popular in 36 countries — most recent births per country:

AE
AL
Austria
CZ
Germany

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People also ask about Gitta

Gitta is predominantly a girl's name.
Gitta is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈɡɪtə/ (GIT-uh).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Gitte, Gita, Gitka and Gitty.
Somewhat — Gitta ranked #671 in Finland in 2026, placing it just outside the most common names.