Gender: Feminine
Origin: Finnish
Meaning: “pussy willow; goat willow.”
(RAHEE-ta)

The name comes directly from the Finnish, raita, meaning “pussy willow; goat willow.”

The designated name-day is April 1.

Sources

1. http://www.nordicnames.de/wiki/Raita
2. http://www.behindthename.com/namedays/lists/fin.php