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Premier of British Columbia in 1991
Rita Margaret Johnston (born April 22, 1935; née Leichert) is a Canadian politician in British Columbia. Johnston became the first female premier in Canadian
Rita_Johnston
Premier of British Columbia from 1986 to 1991
expenses incurred." Vander Zalm was succeeded as premier by Deputy Premier Rita Johnston, who defeated Grace McCarthy in the race to replace him as Socred leader
Bill_Vander_Zalm
Provincial legislature of British Columbia
Skelly 34th 1986 election 1987 1991 Social Credit Bill Vander Zalm Rita Johnston NDP Bob Skelly Mike Harcourt 35th 1991 election 1991 1996 NDP Mike Harcourt
Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
Legislative_Assembly_of_British_Columbia
Canadian provincial election
that he owned. Socred members elected the lesser-known Deputy Premier Rita Johnston, a close ally of Vander Zalm, to be their new leader, over Grace McCarthy
1991 British Columbia general election
1991_British_Columbia_general_election
Female given name
22 in honor of Saint Rita of Cascia. Rita Rani Ahuja (born 1978), American actress Rita Avila (born 1964), Filipina actress Rita Azevedo Gomes (born 1952)
Rita_(given_name)
Canadian businessman (1923–2010)
represented the Crown during the term of three Premiers: William Vander Zalm, Rita Johnston, and Michael Harcourt. He formally ended the practice of lieutenant
David_Lam
Provincial political party in Canada
by Deputy Premier Rita Johnston, who became the first female head of government at the provincial or federal level in Canada. Johnston then defeated McCarthy
British Columbia Social Credit Party
British_Columbia_Social_Credit_Party
Premier of British Columbia from 2011 to 2017
2011 to 2017. Clark was the second woman to be premier of BC, after Rita Johnston in 1991, and the first female premier in Canada to lead her party to
Christy_Clark
controversy. 29 Rita Johnston (b. 1935) 2 April 1991 – 5 November 1991 Appointment (34th Leg.) Social Credit (Ldr. 1991) MLA for Surrey-Newton Johnston ministry
List of premiers of British Columbia
List_of_premiers_of_British_Columbia
first Government Leader of the Yukon. The first female premier was Rita Johnston in 1991 in British Columbia. Today, every Canadian jurisdiction has
List of female first ministers in Canada
List_of_female_first_ministers_in_Canada
Canadian politician (1927-2017)
an upset by Rita Johnston, a Vander Zalm loyalist. NDP leader Mike Harcourt further stirred the pot by claiming that he preferred Johnston over McCarthy
Grace_McCarthy
Period between preparation for surgery and resolution of its sequelae
Lynch, Thomas; Suarez-Cuervo, Catalina; Miller, Judith A; Moldovan, Rita; Johnston, Fabian; Anton, Blair; Weiss, Matthew; Bridges, John FP (2015). "Promoting
Perioperative_period
Premier of British Columbia from 1991 to 1996
led the NDP back to power, defeating the Social Credit party led by Rita Johnston. That marked the second time that the NDP had ever been in power in
Mike_Harcourt
Premier of British Columbia – Bill Vander Zalm (until April 2) then Rita Johnston (April 2 to November 5) then Mike Harcourt Premier of Manitoba – Gary
1991_in_Canada
Cabinet of British Columbia in 1991
It was led by Rita Johnston, the 29th premier of British Columbia, and consisted of members of the Social Credit Party. The Johnston ministry was in
Johnston_ministry
Surname list
American politician Rita Johnston (born 1935), Canadian politician Ritchie Johnston (1931–2001), New Zealand racing cyclist Rob Johnston (living), British
Johnston_(surname)
Canadian politician
and the first to win a general election (the first female premier, Rita Johnston of British Columbia, became premier after winning the party leadership
Catherine_Callbeck
Topics referred to by the same term
Rita; 1928–2014), American memoirist, poet, and civil rights activist Rita Johnston (born 1935), Canadian politician This disambiguation page lists articles
Rita_Johnson_(disambiguation)
Canadian politician (1940–2009)
Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. Retrieved January 29, 2024. "Rita Johnston Cabinet: 34th Parliament 1991" (PDF). Legislative Assembly of British
Stan_Hagen
Political movement
in 1986, but Vander Zalm was forced to resign in 1991 in favour of Rita Johnston. The Social Credit government was defeated by the NDP in the 1991 election
Canadian social credit movement
Canadian_social_credit_movement
Canadian Inuk politician
incumbent Paul Okalik and MLA Tagak Curley. She was the sixth woman, after Rita Johnston, Nellie Cournoyea, Christy Clark, Catherine Callbeck and Pat Duncan
Eva_Aariak
Canadian politician (born 1940)
and parks, and minister of state for the North Coast Region in the Rita Johnston and Bill Vander Zalm governments. https://www.castanet
Dave_Parker_(politician)
Puerto Rican singer, dancer, and actress (born 1931)
Rita Moreno (born Rosa Dolores Alverío Marcano; December 11, 1931) is a Puerto Rican actress, dancer, and singer. With a career spanning eight decades
Rita_Moreno
Dramatic change in a political system
political force in British Columbia politics. The Socreds under Premier Rita Johnston was reduced to third party status, while the New Democratic Party of
Political_realignment
of a province or territory in Canada. The first female premier was Rita Johnston, who was Premier of British Columbia for seven months in 1991 after
Women_in_Canadian_politics
Canadian politician
/ territory and the second female premier in Canadian history after Rita Johnston of British Columbia. Cournoyea is of mixed Norwegian and Iñupiat heritage
Nellie_Cournoyea
Provincial political party in Canada
Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) debate between Vander Zalm's successor, Premier Rita Johnston and BC NDP leader Michael Harcourt. The CBC agreed, and Wilson impressed
BC_United
McCarthy 659 Rita Johnston 652 Mel Couvelier 331 Norm Jacobsen 169 Duane Crandell 35 Second Ballot (Couvelier supports Johnston): Rita Johnston 941 Grace
British Columbia Social Credit Party leadership elections
British_Columbia_Social_Credit_Party_leadership_elections
Canadian politician
Economic Development. He was dropped from the cabinet by new Premier Rita Johnston in April 1991. After retiring from politics, Smith served on the board
Bud Smith (British Columbia politician)
Bud_Smith_(British_Columbia_politician)
Canadian politician
various cabinet positions under premiers Bill Bennett, Bill Vander Zalm, Rita Johnston and Gordon Campbell, and served as Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
Claude_Richmond
legislature and form the Opposition, while the Socreds (under Premier Rita Johnston) fall to third. 51 17 7 – – 75 1996 The NDP, now led by Glen Clark,
List of British Columbia general elections
List_of_British_Columbia_general_elections
Legislature of British Columbia, Canada
general March 9, 1987 September 19, 1991 Social Credit Bill Vander Zalm Rita Johnston New Democratic Party Bob Skelly None John Douglas Reynolds Stephen Rogers
Legislature of British Columbia
Legislature_of_British_Columbia
Canadian politician
Dueck served as a cabinet minister under premiers Bill Vander Zalm and Rita Johnston. Dueck was born in Aliessovo, Orenburg, USSR to Susanna (Dueck) Dueck
Peter_Albert_Dueck
Canadian politician and businessman (1940–2022)
Cabinet of Premier of British Columbia Rita Johnston (1991) « Vander Zalm ministry Harcourt ministry » Rita Johnston Graham Bruce Larry Chalmers Mel Couvelier
Jack_Weisgerber
Day of the year
with Fidel Castro in an attempt to mend strained relations. 1991 – Rita Johnston becomes the first female Premier of a Canadian province when she succeeds
April_2
Canadian politician and engineer (1934–2024)
cabinet minister under premiers Bill Bennett, Bill Vander Zalm and Rita Johnston. Born in Vancouver, Fraser graduated from the University of British
Russell_Fraser
Cabinet of British Columbia, 1986–1991
were Jack Davis as minister of energy, mines and petroleum resources; Rita Johnston as minister of municipal affairs; and Bill Reid as minister of tourism
Vander_Zalm_ministry
Griffiths Katharine Hepburn Lenore Hershey Velma Murphy Hill Patricia Hutar Rita Johnston Ellen Groves Kirby Dorothy Vale Kissinger Clare Boothe Luce William
National Commission on the Observance of International Women's Year
National_Commission_on_the_Observance_of_International_Women's_Year
Canadian politician (1930–2019)
Cabinet of Premier of British Columbia Rita Johnston (1991) « Vander Zalm ministry Harcourt ministry » Rita Johnston Graham Bruce Larry Chalmers Mel Couvelier
Norman_Jacobsen_(politician)
General of Canada: Jeanne Sauvé, (1984–1990) First female premiers Rita Johnston, British Columbia, 1991 (Social Credit) Nellie Cournoyea, Northwest
List of electoral firsts in Canada
List_of_electoral_firsts_in_Canada
Source region for municipal water in Metro Vancouver, Canada
highway would not be successful. In 1990 the topic was revisited by Rita Johnston, Social Credit Minister of Highways, when a rock slide cut off traffic
Metro_Vancouver_watersheds
after he was found to have put himself into a conflict of interest; Rita Johnston then became Premier. The New Democratic Party (NDP) led by Bob Skelly
34th Parliament of British Columbia
34th_Parliament_of_British_Columbia
British Columbia, and the Progressive Democratic Alliance. Socred Premier Rita Johnston was the first female first minister in Canadian history, and Ujjal Dosanjh
Politics_of_British_Columbia
office Date departed office Duration Political party Highest position Rita Johnston 2 April 1991 7 March 1992 340 days Social Credit Premier (1991) Grace
List of female political party leaders in Canada
List_of_female_political_party_leaders_in_Canada
a territory – Nellie Cournoyea (NWT) – 1991 Premier of a province – Rita Johnston (BC) – 1991 Premier of a province in a general election – Catherine
List of the first women holders of political offices in North America
List_of_the_first_women_holders_of_political_offices_in_North_America
Provincial electoral district in British Columbia, Canada
Premier Rita Johnston, who was a prominent Cabinet minister in the Vander Zalm government between 1986 and 1991. In 1991, Penny Priddy defeated Johnston in
Surrey-Newton (provincial electoral district)
Surrey-Newton_(provincial_electoral_district)
(1986–1991) 25 David Lam (1923–2010) 9 September 1988 21 April 1995 Rita Johnston (1991) Mike Harcourt (1991–1996) 26 Garde Gardom (1924–2013) 21 April
List of lieutenant governors of British Columbia
List_of_lieutenant_governors_of_British_Columbia
Fictional character from Coronation Street
Rita Tanner (also Littlewood, Bates, Fairclough and Sullivan) is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera Coronation Street. Played by veteran
Rita_Tanner
Canadian politician (1932–2014)
Cabinet of Premier of British Columbia Rita Johnston (1991) « Vander Zalm ministry Harcourt ministry » Rita Johnston Graham Bruce Larry Chalmers Mel Couvelier
Harry_de_Jong
Canadian politician (1938–2018)
Cabinet of Premier of British Columbia Rita Johnston (1991) « Vander Zalm ministry Harcourt ministry » Rita Johnston Graham Bruce Larry Chalmers Mel Couvelier
Howard_Dirks
Premier of Quebec Rachel Notley (born 1964), 17th Premier of Alberta Rita Johnston (born 1935), politician in British Columbia, first female Premier in
List_of_women_in_leadership
Canadian provincial election
conservative party last formed the government under Bill Vander Zalm and Rita Johnston but has not elected an MLA since 1991. The party did not nominate any
2013 British Columbia general election
2013_British_Columbia_general_election
Canadian politician
Cabinet of Premier of British Columbia Rita Johnston (1991) « Vander Zalm ministry Harcourt ministry » Rita Johnston Graham Bruce Larry Chalmers Mel Couvelier
Lyall_Hanson
Canadian politician
Cabinet of Premier of British Columbia Rita Johnston (1991) « Vander Zalm ministry Harcourt ministry » Rita Johnston Graham Bruce Larry Chalmers Mel Couvelier
Bruce_Strachan
Canadian politician
debate. During a nasty squabble between BC Socred leader and Premier Rita Johnston and BC NDP leader Mike Harcourt, Wilson famously said, "Here's a classic
Gordon Wilson (British Columbia politician)
Gordon_Wilson_(British_Columbia_politician)
Canadian politician
Cabinet of Premier of British Columbia Rita Johnston (1991) « Vander Zalm ministry Harcourt ministry » Rita Johnston Graham Bruce Larry Chalmers Mel Couvelier
Carol_Gran
Governor 14 February 1991 1 December 1993 2 years, 290 days Mexico Rita Johnston British Columbia Premier 2 April 1991 5 November 1991 217 days Canada
List of female constituent and dependent territory leaders
List_of_female_constituent_and_dependent_territory_leaders
Canadian politician
Cabinet of Premier of British Columbia Rita Johnston (1991) « Vander Zalm ministry Harcourt ministry » Rita Johnston Graham Bruce Larry Chalmers Mel Couvelier
Clifford_Jack_Serwa
Canadian politician (born 1952)
2001 to 2005 as a BC Liberal. He was a cabinet minister under premiers Rita Johnston and Gordon Campbell. Bruce was a North Cowichan councillor for three
Graham_Bruce
scandals forced Vander Zalm's resignation, and Rita Johnston became premier of the province. Johnston presided over the end of Social Credit power, calling
History_of_British_Columbia
Canadian politician
election as a BC NDP candidate in Surrey-Newton, defeating Premier Rita Johnston to win the riding. She was subsequently named to the cabinet that November
Penny_Priddy
List of governments of British Columbia
Bill Vander Zalm 4 years, 239 days 1 (1986) 29 Johnston ministry April 2, 1991–November 5, 1991 Rita Johnston 217 days —N/a 30 Harcourt ministry November
List of British Columbian ministries
List_of_British_Columbian_ministries
Canadian politician
Cabinet of Premier of British Columbia Rita Johnston (1991) « Vander Zalm ministry Harcourt ministry » Rita Johnston Graham Bruce Larry Chalmers Mel Couvelier
Cliff_Michael
Canadian politician
Jack Heinrich Jim Hewitt Terry Huberts Norman Jacobsen John Jansen Rita Johnston Jack Kempf Grace McCarthy Bob McClelland Pat McGeer Ivan Messmer Cliff
Terry_Huberts
American showgirl and Ziegfeld Girl (c. 1909–?)
beauty and intelligence, and was described by photographer Alfred Cheney Johnston as "the most beautiful of all Ziegfeld's beauties, past or present." Johnson
Naomi_Johnson
British Columbian politician
Cabinet of Premier of British Columbia Rita Johnston (1991) « Vander Zalm ministry Harcourt ministry » Rita Johnston Graham Bruce Larry Chalmers Mel Couvelier
James_Rabbitt
Canadian politician (born 1942)
Jack Heinrich Jim Hewitt Terry Huberts Norman Jacobsen John Jansen Rita Johnston Jack Kempf Grace McCarthy Bob McClelland Pat McGeer Ivan Messmer Cliff
John Reynolds (Canadian politician)
John_Reynolds_(Canadian_politician)
Canadian politician
Cabinet of Premier of British Columbia Rita Johnston (1991) « Vander Zalm ministry Harcourt ministry » Rita Johnston Graham Bruce Larry Chalmers Mel Couvelier
Ivan_Messmer
1990 – – 3 Rita Johnston August 8, 1990 April 2, 1991 █ Social Credit Surrey-Newton – Vacant April 2, 1991 November 5, 1991 – Johnston – 4 Anita Hagen
Deputy Premier of British Columbia
Deputy_Premier_of_British_Columbia
Canadian politician (born 1947)
of Chilliwack. He served in the governments of Bill Vander Zalm and Rita Johnston, serving as Minister of Finance and Corporate Relations in the latter
John_Jansen_(politician)
Canadian physician, professor, medical researcher (1927–2022)
Jack Heinrich Jim Hewitt Terry Huberts Norman Jacobsen John Jansen Rita Johnston Jack Kempf Grace McCarthy Bob McClelland Pat McGeer Ivan Messmer Cliff
Pat_McGeer
Canadian politician (1924–2013)
Jack Heinrich Jim Hewitt Terry Huberts Norman Jacobsen John Jansen Rita Johnston Jack Kempf Grace McCarthy Bob McClelland Pat McGeer Ivan Messmer Cliff
Garde_Gardom
Canadian politician
Jack Heinrich Jim Hewitt Terry Huberts Norman Jacobsen John Jansen Rita Johnston Jack Kempf Grace McCarthy Bob McClelland Pat McGeer Ivan Messmer Cliff
Alex_Fraser_(politician)
Alberta - Don Getty Premier of British Columbia - Bill Vander Zalm then Rita Johnston then Michael Harcourt Premier of Manitoba - Gary Filmon Premier of New
List of 1991 Canadian incumbents
List_of_1991_Canadian_incumbents
Canadian politician (1939–2021)
Cabinet of Premier of British Columbia Rita Johnston (1991) « Vander Zalm ministry Harcourt ministry » Rita Johnston Graham Bruce Larry Chalmers Mel Couvelier
David_Mercier
American actress (1922–2010)
own family. Grayson co-starred in Rio Rita with Abbott and Costello. Grayson portrayed the title character, Rita Winslow. The film was originally meant
Kathryn_Grayson
1987 film by John D. Hancock
Hudson, Lane Smith, Mark Rolston, William Forsythe, Joe Mantegna, J.J. Johnston and Rita Taggart. The screenplay concerns a prison inmate who writes a play
Weeds_(1987_film)
Canadian politician
Jack Heinrich Jim Hewitt Terry Huberts Norman Jacobsen John Jansen Rita Johnston Jack Kempf Grace McCarthy Bob McClelland Pat McGeer Ivan Messmer Cliff
John Savage (British Columbia politician)
John_Savage_(British_Columbia_politician)
Canadian politician (1929-1993)
provincial cabinet under premiers Bill Bennett, Bill Vander Zalm and Rita Johnston. Veitch was born in Monck Township, Ontario, the son of Wellington Veitch
Elwood_Veitch
Canadian politician (1944–2013)
and Food for the British Columbia Social Credit Party under Premier Rita Johnston. In 1986, Chalmers was elected alongside Cliff Serwa in the two-member
Larry_Chalmers
Canadian politician (1916-1991)
Jack Heinrich Jim Hewitt Terry Huberts Norman Jacobsen John Jansen Rita Johnston Jack Kempf Grace McCarthy Bob McClelland Pat McGeer Ivan Messmer Cliff
Jack Davis (Canadian politician)
Jack_Davis_(Canadian_politician)
Canadian politician (1934–2013)
Surrey (1983-1986) In office May 5, 1983 – October 17, 1991 Serving with Rita Johnston (1983-1986) Preceded by Bill Vander Zalm Succeeded by Riding Abolished
William_Earl_Reid
Canadian politician (1931–2011)
behind frontrunners Rita Johnston and Grace McCarthy, Couvelier became a "queenmaker". Despite previous animosity with Johnston, he backed her over McCarthy
Mel_Couvelier
– Ray Frenette, 28th Premier of New Brunswick (d. 2018) April 22 – Rita Johnston, politician, Canada's first female premier and 29th Premier of British
1935_in_Canada
Canadian politician (born 1934)
Jack Heinrich Jim Hewitt Terry Huberts Norman Jacobsen John Jansen Rita Johnston Jack Kempf Grace McCarthy Bob McClelland Pat McGeer Ivan Messmer Cliff
Brian Smith (Canadian politician)
Brian_Smith_(Canadian_politician)
Canadian politician (1931–2015)
November 5, 1991 – September 15, 1993 Premier Michael Harcourt Preceded by Rita Johnston Succeeded by Elizabeth Cull Minister of Education of British Columbia
Anita_Hagen
Canadian politician
Jack Heinrich Jim Hewitt Terry Huberts Norman Jacobsen John Jansen Rita Johnston Jack Kempf Grace McCarthy Bob McClelland Pat McGeer Ivan Messmer Cliff
Stephen_Rogers_(politician)
Canadian politician (1933-2015)
Jack Heinrich Jim Hewitt Terry Huberts Norman Jacobsen John Jansen Rita Johnston Jack Kempf Grace McCarthy Bob McClelland Pat McGeer Ivan Messmer Cliff
Bob_McClelland
Governor of Oregon 14 January 1991 9 January 1995 3 years, 360 days Rita Johnston Canada North America Premier of British Columbia 2 April 1991 5 November
List of first women governors and chief ministers
List_of_first_women_governors_and_chief_ministers
Canadian politician (1936–2025)
Jack Heinrich Jim Hewitt Terry Huberts Norman Jacobsen John Jansen Rita Johnston Jack Kempf Grace McCarthy Bob McClelland Pat McGeer Ivan Messmer Cliff
Jack_Heinrich
Corporation of British Columbia Interior Plateau Dean Joanisse Boss Johnson Rita Johnston Jon and Roy Kakwa Provincial Park and Protected Area Kal Tire Place
Index of British Columbia–related articles
Index_of_British_Columbia–related_articles
American animator (1912–2008)
Oliver Martin Johnston Jr. (October 31, 1912 – April 14, 2008) was an American motion picture animator. He was one of Disney's Nine Old Men, and the last
Ollie_Johnston
voters by referendum? Both of the questions were announced by Premier Rita Johnston during a news conference on September 5, 1991, although by then they
1991 British Columbia recall and initiative referendum
1991_British_Columbia_recall_and_initiative_referendum
Canadian politician and broadcaster (1938-2018)
Jack Heinrich Jim Hewitt Terry Huberts Norman Jacobsen John Jansen Rita Johnston Jack Kempf Grace McCarthy Bob McClelland Pat McGeer Ivan Messmer Cliff
Jim Nielsen (Canadian politician)
Jim_Nielsen_(Canadian_politician)
Relative preeminence of officials for ceremonial purposes
British Columbia (by seniority of assuming office) Bill Vander Zalm Rita Johnston Mike Harcourt OC Glen Clark Dan Miller Hon. Ujjal Dosanjh PC KC Gordon
Order of precedence in British Columbia
Order_of_precedence_in_British_Columbia
legislators Kathleen Kauth, state senator from the 31st district (2022–present) Rita Sanders, state senator from the 45th district (2021–present) Organizations
2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska
2026_United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections_in_Nebraska
Canadian politician
Jack Heinrich Jim Hewitt Terry Huberts Norman Jacobsen John Jansen Rita Johnston Jack Kempf Grace McCarthy Bob McClelland Pat McGeer Ivan Messmer Cliff
Jack_Joseph_Kempf
Canadian government recognitions
Hurley Steven Scott Imrie Darlene Mae Jedras Clarke G. Johnson Jo-Ann Rita Johnston Mark Leslie Kennedy, C.D. Julie Anne Kirke Evelyn Eleanor Teresa Kostal
2009_Canadian_honours
Canadian politician and lawyer
Jack Heinrich Jim Hewitt Terry Huberts Norman Jacobsen John Jansen Rita Johnston Jack Kempf Grace McCarthy Bob McClelland Pat McGeer Ivan Messmer Cliff
Angus_Creelman_Ree
Canadian politician
Jack Heinrich Jim Hewitt Terry Huberts Norman Jacobsen John Jansen Rita Johnston Jack Kempf Grace McCarthy Bob McClelland Pat McGeer Ivan Messmer Cliff
Neil_Vant
RITA JOHNSTON
RITA JOHNSTON
Male
Hebrew
Variant spelling of Hebrew unisex Rinnah, RINA means "shouting for joy."Â Compare with strictly feminine forms of Rina.
Female
Finnish
Finnish name RITVA means "branch of a birch tree."
Female
Hebrew
(× Ö´×™×˜Ö·×¢) Hebrew name NITA means "to plant." Compare with other forms of Nita.
Female
Native American
Native American Choctaw name NITA means "bear." Compare with other forms of Nita.
Female
Polish
 Polish form of Greek Rhouth, RUTA means "a female friend." Compare with another form of Ruta.
Female
English
 Short form of Spanish Marguerita, RITA means "pearl."
Female
Hebrew
(דִּיתָה) Pet form of Hebrew Yehuwdiyth, DITA means "Jewess" or "praised." Compare with another form of Dita.
Girl/Female
Spanish American Persian Greek
Pearl.
Female
Spanish
Short form of Spanish Anita, NITA means "favor; grace" and Juanita "God is gracious."Â Compare with other forms of Nita.
Female
Hindi/Indian
(गीता) Hindi name GITA means "song."
Female
Japanese
(泉) Japanese name RIKA means "valued fragrance." Compare with another form of Rika.
Female
Spanish
Short form of Spanish Lolita, LITA means "sorrows," and other names that end with -lita.
Girl/Female
Hindu
Goddess Sita, Genus of a bird (Daughter of Janaka and wife of Rama)
Female
Hebrew
(רִיבָה) Pet form of Hebrew Rivka, RIVA means "ensnarer." Compare with another form of Riva.
Girl/Female
American, Australian, Danish, Finnish, German, Greek, Latin, Swedish
Pearl; Speaker; Variant Form of Rita
Female
Scandinavian
Variant spelling of Scandinavian Birgit, BRITA means "exalted one."
Female
French
Old French name RIVA means "bank, coast." Compare with another form of Riva.
Female
Polish
 Variant spelling of Polish Dyta, DITA means "rich battle." Compare with another form of Dita.
Female
Hebrew
 Variant spelling of Hebrew unisex Rinnah, RINA means "shouting for joy." Compare with other forms of Rina.
Female
Hindi/Indian
(रिया) Hindi name RIYA means "singer."
RITA JOHNSTON
RITA JOHNSTON
Female
Russian
(Сашура) Unisex pet form of Russian Aleksandr and Aleksandra, both SASHURA means "defender of mankind."Â
Girl/Female
Tamil
Golden creeper, Golden wine
Boy/Male
Tamil
The Sun
Girl/Female
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Everyone's Pride
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Oriya, Telugu
A Name of Lord Shiva
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, Christian, Danish, English, German
Peaceful Ruler; Good Counsellor; Elf; Power
Boy/Male
Greek
Farmer.
Girl/Female
Indian, Tamil
Good will
Boy/Male
Australian, Chinese, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Latin, Swedish
French Man; A Man from France
Boy/Male
Afghan, Hindu, Indian
Flower
RITA JOHNSTON
RITA JOHNSTON
RITA JOHNSTON
RITA JOHNSTON
RITA JOHNSTON
pl.
of Sacrarium
n.
A New Zealand forest tree (Metrosideros robusta), also, its hard dark red wood, used by the Maoris for paddles and war clubs.
n.
A rite, ceremony, or observation of an augur.
n.
The plant which yields the fiber.
adv.
By rites, or by a particular rite.
n.
A short-lived political club established in 1659 by J.Harrington to inculcate the democratic doctrine of election of the principal officers of the state by ballot, and the annual retirement of a portion of Parliament.
n.
A narrow and elongated aperture; a cleft; a fissure.
a. .
Pertaining to the rite of confirmation.
n.
The act of performing divine or solemn service, as established by law, precept, or custom; a formal act of religion or other solemn duty; a solemn observance; a ceremony; as, the rites of freemasonry.
pl.
of Rima
n.
An ecclesiastical court of Rome, called also Rota Romana, that takes cognizance of suits by appeal. It consists of twelve members.
n.
See Rota.
n.pl.
Western Christians of the Latin rite. See Orientals.
v. t.
To divide or distribute proportionally; to assess pro rata.
n.
Eastern Christians of the Greek rite.
n.
An established rite or ceremony.
n.
An introductory act or rite.
n.
A species of zither, played like a guitar, used in the Middle Ages in church music; -- written also rotta.
n.
A fiber obtained from the Agave Americana and other related species, -- used for making cordage and paper. Called also pita fiber, and pita thread.