This is the 2966th most frequent Spanish word.
anita
"Anita" is a diminutive form of "Ana," often used as a term of endearment in Spanish-speaking cultures.
Here, 'Anita' is used as a proper noun, referring directly to a person's name.
Anita es una estudiante muy dedicada.
Anita is a very dedicated student.
In this case, 'anita' is a diminutive form of 'ana' (duck) in a colloquial sense, referring to a small or endearing duck.
Compré una figura de una anita en la tienda.
I bought a figurine of a duckling at the store.
Here, 'Anita' is a conjugated form of the verb 'anitar', hypothetically meaning 'to praise' in a poetic or archaic lexicon.