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SIGN UPGita is a lovely female name of Indian origin, meaning "Song." Derived from the Sanskrit word "gītā," it carries a beautiful musical connotation. This name has been embraced by numerous notable individuals, including Geeta Aiyer, an esteemed Indian entrepreneur, Geeta Anand, a renowned journalist and author, and Geeta Dutt, a prominent Indian singer. Geeta is also the name of a revered Indian guru, Gita Bhartiji, as well as the character Gita Kapoor from the popular soap opera EastEnders. With its rich cultural significance and widespread usage, Gita continues to be a cherished choice for parents seeking a meaningful and melodious name for their daughters.
Gita Hall (6 September 1933 – 13 August 2016) was a Swedish-American model and actress known for her glamorous presence in the 1950s and 1960s. Born Birgitta Wetterhall in Linköping, Sweden, she spoke seven languages and worked as a model to support her dramatic studies. Her career took off in the mid-1950s when she became a sought-after model in New York, gracing numerous magazine covers and securing a contract with Revlon. Hall transitioned to Hollywood movies, making her American film debut in Don Siegel's The Gun Runners and later appearing in Wolf Larsen. In 2013, she settled a lawsuit with Lionsgate over the unauthorized use of her image in the TV series Mad Men. Beyond her professional life, Hall had a colorful personal life, with marriages to Leslie Jackson, actor Barry Sullivan, and Mitchell May III. She was also a proud mother and a doting grandmother. In her later years, Hall returned to acting and even had a short-lived reality show called 'Old Skool.' She passed away in Studio City, Los Angeles, leaving behind a legacy of elegance and laughter.
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