meaning of the name Sanita

[sigel7]

On my Grandmothers birth certificate her mothers name is Sanita. I looked up the meaning and all I could find was "health" or referring to a sanitarium. My question is: could this be her real name or were they implying something?? I know she died at a very young age, if that has anything to do with it.

Thanks

Catherine

[PeterTimber]

Catherine it looks like it may be a mispelling of Santina or something similar. Just an opinion. =Peter=

[sigel7]

I sure hope so. I know my family is crazy but I sure dont want it official.

[JohnArmellino]

Catherine - Sania (or Sannia) is a very old name in the Molise area. Perhaps Sanita is a diminutive of that name?