The name "Johnita" is spelled with the letters J-o-h-n-i-t-a. Its pronunciation can be transcribed as /dʒɑːnˈiːtə/ in IPA. The first sound is voiced palato-alveolar stop, followed by an open back unrounded vowel. The second syllable starts with an aspirated voiceless dental or alveolar stop, then continues with a high front unrounded vowel. The final syllable contains a schwa, which is an unstressed vowel. The name "Johnita" is commonly used as a variant of the name "John" for girls.
The name "Johnita" is believed to be a modern American variation of the name "Juanita". The etymology of "Juanita" can be traced back to the male name "Juan", which is the Spanish version of the name "John". "Juan" itself has its origins in the Hebrew name "Yochanan", which means "Yahweh is gracious" or "God is gracious". The suffix "-ita" in "Juanita" is a diminutive form commonly used in Spanish to indicate affection or endearment. Therefore, "Johnita" is likely a variation that emerged by combining the name "John" with the diminutive suffix "-ita" to create a more feminine form.