Ita

Meaning of the name Ita. Listen and learn how to pronounce Ita so you can get the correct pronunciation for this girl name.

MEANING: Meaning “thirst” as in “thirst for goodness or knowledge.” St. Ide and St. Brigid are considered the most influential woman saints of early Irish Christianity. Associated with education, Ide founded a monastery in Killeedy in County Limerick where a holy well is dedicated to her. In an earlier legend she was the foster-mother of the infant Jesus.

GENDER: Girl | Female

IRISH NAME: Ita Ide Ida

PRONUNCIATION: ee + da”

ENGLISH: Ita

AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Ita and read along with the meaning)

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