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    Jovita

    hoh-VEE-tah

    Latin/Spanish
    Girl
    Meaning-based name
    Meaning
    Joyful; Happy; Merry
    Origin
    Latin/Spanish
    Is it in the Bible?
    No — the name Jovita does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Joyful; Happy; Merry", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Jovita.
    First appears in
    Does not appear in the King James text
    Peak US usage
    1920s (0.001% of births), currently steady
    Spiritual meaning
    Jovita rejoices evermore — praying ceaselessly, giving thanks in everything, serving with gladness, the joyful soul who obeys God's will to be perpetually glad.
    Verses on this meaning
    • 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

      "Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you."

    • Psalm 100:2

      "Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing."

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