Small butterfly or water lady
Yaritsa is a modern elaboration likely derived from the Slavic name Yara or the Spanish name Yaritza. It is often associated with the indigenous Tupi-Guarani legend of Iara, the 'Lady of the Waters,' combined with Spanish diminutive suffixes. In some contexts, it is also linked to the Arabic word for small butterfly.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Miss Dominican Republic 2013 and actress
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