Dedicated to Jove; happy or joyful
Jovita is a feminine form of the Roman name Jovitus, derived from Jovis, the name of the king of the gods in Roman mythology. While its etymological roots are tied to the deity Jupiter, it has historically been associated with the Latin word 'jovialis', meaning cheerful or happy. It is also recognized as the name of a 2nd-century saint and martyr.
Less common today
Jovita isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,427 in 1995.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Mexican-American journalist and civil rights activist
44th Treasurer of the United States
Early Christian martyr and patron saint of Brescia
