Modesti
Latin · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Modesti
Modesti derives from the Latin name Modestus, meaning "modest" or "temperate," rooted in the Latin word modestus (modest, restrained).
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Etymology
Modesti derives from the Latin name Modestus, meaning "modest" or "temperate," rooted in the Latin word modestus (modest, restrained). The name was used primarily in Christian cultures, particularly in Italy and Romance-language regions, with notable historical bearers including Saint Modestus, an early Christian martyr.
Modesti currently ranks #14,425 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2000.
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