Nesta
NES-tuh
Popularity
#9353
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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The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Nesta Webster
British writer and conspiracy theorist.
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