An edible seed of a pumpkin or similar squash, eaten as a snack or used as an ingredient in cooking.
Wiktionary (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition: pepita (Noun). An edible seed of a pumpkin or similar squash, eaten as a snack or used as an ingredient in cooking. Pepita /pepi-ta/ [3 sylls.] as a girls' name is of Spanish and Hebrew origin, and the meaning of Pepita is Jehovah increases. Diminutive of Joseph via Pepe. Kreatif forms: Pepat, Pepido, Piepita. More example sentences. 1  The raw, hulled pepitas (pumpkin seeds) were a little difficult to find, but I found them in the bulk containers in the baking aisle at a local grocery store. 2  In Spain and Mexico pumpkin seeds (pepitas) are eaten roasted, fried, or salted; and they are a popular snack in other countries too. 1 The raw, hulled pepitas (pumpkin seeds) were a little difficult to find, but I found them in the bulk containers in the baking aisle at a local grocery store. Pepitas are used in granola, cereals, snack bars, trail mix and energy bars. They are versatile just like their parent pumpkin to be used in soups, salads, breads, muffins, cookies and elegant desserts. I love to use pepitas as garnishes. In the U.S. in 2014 less than 5 girls were given the name. Less than 5 boys were given the name. View the Pepita Name Popularity Page to see how the popularity trend for Pepita has changed since 1880, or to compare the popularity of Pepita to other names. Girls are frequently given the name Maria or Maria followed by a suffix name and boys are sometimes given the name Maria as a middle name. Girls with Marian composite names may use the suffix portion of their name as their main informal name.
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