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Jovita

Spanish and Portuguese feminine form of the Latin name Iovita, which was derived from the name of the god Jove.

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Jovita is a girl name.

Pronunciation: Spanish /xo.ˈβi.ta/.

GenderGirl
PronunciationSpanish /xo.ˈβi.ta/

Meaning and history

Spanish and Portuguese feminine form of the Latin name Iovita (masculine), which was derived from the name of the god Jove. This was the name of an early saint and martyr, the brother of Faustinus.

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Usage: spanish, portuguese

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