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Modesta

moh-DES-tuh

Modesta is a girl’s name of Latin origin, meaning “Modesta is a Latin name meaning 'modest' or 'moderate'. It carries a sense of humility and temperance.”. It currently ranks #12997 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1926.

Letters7
Syllables3
OriginLatin

What Modesta Means

Modesta is a Latin name meaning 'modest' or 'moderate'. It carries a sense of humility and temperance.

The Story of Modesta

From the quiet virtue of a Roman saint to the gentle hum of a modern lullaby, this name embodies a grace that’s been waiting to be rediscovered.

Modesta stems directly from the Latin word 'modestus,' meaning 'moderate' or 'modest.' This virtue was revered in ancient Rome, exemplified by figures like Saint Modesta of Mâcon. The name traveled through Christian Europe, carried by those who valued humility and temperance, its meaning a constant beacon of quiet dignity.

Whispering 'Modesta' feels like a soft prayer, a gentle exhalation of peace. When you write this name, its elegant curves suggest a character of calm strength and inner grace. It’s a name you’ll call out in a room filled with noise, and it will cut through with its quiet certainty, a hallmark of your daughter’s serene presence.

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Numerology

3

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Famous Namesakes

  • Modesta of Mâcon

    Roman Catholic saint.

Personality Traits

HumbleReservedVirtuousCalm

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#41 in 1926

Total Births

1,615

First Recorded

1890

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