Modesta
Latin · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Modesta
Modesta derives from the Latin adjective "modestus," meaning "modest, humble, or restrained," and is the feminine form of the name Modesto.
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Etymology
Modesta derives from the Latin adjective "modestus," meaning "modest, humble, or restrained," and is the feminine form of the name Modesto. The name is primarily used in Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese-speaking Catholic cultures, with historical significance in Christian traditions where Saint Modesta was venerated as an early Christian martyr.
Modesta currently ranks #13,041 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1926.
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