Pita

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PEE-tah'PEE-tah'2 syllables
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡·Greek
Enduring

MEANING

Flatbread

ORIGIN

Greek

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Byzantine Greek word 'pitta'

CULTURAL NOTES

Often associated with Mediterranean cuisine.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The term has been used since the Byzantine era for flatbreads.

πŸ‡³πŸ‡ΏMaori
Gentle

MEANING

Rock

ORIGIN

Maori

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Maori language, symbolizing strength and endurance.

CULTURAL NOTES

Commonly used in New Zealand.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used as a given name in Maori culture.

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FAQs About Pita

The name Pita means "Flatbread" in Greek, "Rock" in Maori.
Pita has Greek and Maori origins. Derived from the Byzantine Greek word 'pitta'
Pita is pronounced PEE-tah (PEE-tah). It has 2 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Pita include Pit, Pee.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Pita include Kai, Lila, Milo, Nina.
The most common spelling is Pita. Alternative spellings include Peeta, Peata.