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Nesta

NES-tuh

Popularity

#9353

falling

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Welsh

Total Births

207

Peak Year

#17 in 2018

First Recorded

1928

Style

Vintage, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Nesta is a Welsh name, a form of 'Agnes,' meaning 'pure' or 'holy.' It can also be linked to the Cornish name 'Nesta,' meaning 'angry.'

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Gender Split

Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Nesta Webster

    British writer and conspiracy theorist.

Nicknames

Spelling Variations

Personality Traits

PureHolyResoluteFiery

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