Nesta name meaning
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What does Nesta mean?
The curious unisex name Nesta is used in Welsh and English and rooted from Old Greek, Nesta means "The Pure or The Chaste". Nesta is short form of Agnes. Agnes is Latin form of The Greek Name ‘Αγνη.
Meaning of Agnes is The Pure and Hagnos Meaning Pure Chaste is originated from Latin, Celtic and Old Greek.
How do I pronounce Nesta?
You can pronounce the two syllabled name Nesta as n(e)-sta. The other ways to say the name is nes-ta.
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Names that rhyme with NestaHow popular is the name Nesta?
Nesta is a unique baby name in France, it has been in use since 1992 and was able to reach the top 2000 names. In 2013, it ranked 1011st when 40 boys were named Nesta.
Over 538 people have been named Nesta in France. Nesta is an uncommon baby name in United States, even after 30 years of presence it could not make beyond the top 3000.
There are over 194 babies that have been given the name Nesta in United States. Also, it is uncommon in England and Wales, where it has been in use since 1997 and peaked in 2017 when it ranked 2341st.
Nesta is a common name in Uganda, Tanzania, South Africa and Zimbabwe while somewhat familiar name in England, Wales, Malawi, Gabon, Kenya, Solomon Islands, Ghana, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Nigeria, Jamaica, DR Congo, Canada, Haiti, Venezuela and Suriname.
At least, 10000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our evaluation.
| Year | Boys | Girls | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Births | Rank | Births | |
| 2018 | 7562 | 10 | 12380 | 7 |
| 2017 | 12171 | 5 | ||
| 2016 | 12102 | 5 | 16113 | 5 |
| 2014 | 7535 | 10 | ||
| 2013 | 12103 | 5 | 14552 | 6 |
Facts
Nesta in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 34 | 70 | 8 | 19 |
 | 25 | 6 | 15 | 0 |
 | 6 | 38 | 8 | -6 |
 | 6 | 4 | 8 | -6 |
 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Here's what numbers has to say about Nesta
In order to achieve something great and unseen so far, you have to rely on your talents, creativity, and intuition. You are not used to standing in one place for too long because monotony isn't a thing you can get used to like many people today. You only need the right ones to be content in life. And you are right. You have people who love you. You prefer to have people work on your success instead of working on it yourself.
If you like Nesta, you would love these names
- Caitlynn - Popular girl name Caitlynn is rooted from Old Greek which is substantially used in English language, Caitlynn means "The Pure"
- Andéol - Originated from Greek, Andéol means "Man or Manly"
- Euphrosina substantially is used in Swedish is a baby girl name is rooted from Old Greek. Euphrosina is Latin cognate of Euphrosyne
- Cleofa - Especially used in Italian, Cleofa aimed at baby girls, meaning of Cleofa is "Glory of the Father" is originated from Old Greek
- Eugène - Boy name Eugène is used particulary in French, Swedish and Finnish and of Old Greek origin, Eugène means "Well Born, Noble or Well-Born"
Famous people named Nesta
- Nesta Helen Webster, far-right conspiracy theorist and author
- Nesta Marlee Cooper in There's No Place Like Home as Actress
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