Vesta
Roman Mythology · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Vesta
The given name 'Vesta' refers to a goddess of the hearth and home in ancient Roman mythology, derived from the Latin word 'vesta,' which is related to the Proto-Indo-European root '*weist-' meaning 'to burn' or 'to shine.' Vesta is also associated with the Greek goddess Hestia and is used in various cultures and traditions, including ancient Roman and Greek mythology, and has been adopted in modern times by some pagans and Wiccans.
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Etymology
The given name 'Vesta' refers to a goddess of the hearth and home in ancient Roman mythology, derived from the Latin word 'vesta,' which is related to the Proto-Indo-European root '*weist-' meaning 'to burn' or 'to shine.' Vesta is also associated with the Greek goddess Hestia and is used in various cultures and traditions, including ancient Roman and Greek mythology, and has been adopted in modern times by some pagans and Wiccans.
Vesta currently ranks #17,537 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1918.
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